Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and eye

Disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH seeks a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to develop and implement education, exercise plans, and prescriptions for adult patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Responsibilities include leading group classes and individual counseling, conducting intake interviews, and tailoring risk-factor management. A BS in a relevant field and BLS certification are required, with prior cardiac rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• BLS certification required or obtainable at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on cardiac and vascular disease and risk factor management through classes and individual sessions.
• Conduct intake interviews for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and explain rehabilitation benefits.
• Assess patients and tailor risk-factor management based on history and labs.
• Manage and supervise exercise programs including warm-up, cardio, resistance training, and cooldown.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Support and contribute to overall program goals.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation

Patient education

Counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in exercise science / exercise physiology / physical therapy / physical education

BLS Certification

Job description

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH seeks a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to develop and implement education, exercise plans, and prescriptions for adult patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Responsibilities include leading group classes and individual counseling, conducting intake interviews, and tailoring risk-factor management. A BS in a relevant field and BLS certification are required, with prior cardiac rehab experience preferred.