Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist (Per Diem)

Saint Clare's Health; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking an exercise physiologist to join its team. The role involves evaluating and treating Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients, and contributing to a safe, evidence-based rehab program.

Responsibilities include supervising monitored and maintenance patients, case management for Phase 3, initial evaluations for patients with complex medical needs, and education on risk factor modification. Reading telemetry is required.

Qualifications

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• A BS in Exercise Science or related field is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a hospital based cardiac or pulmonary rehab program preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform an exercise physiology evaluation and treatment of Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients.
• Foster a safe and effective exercise environment and implement department programs.
• Supervise monitored and maintenance patients and perform case management for Phase 3.
• Conduct initial exercise evaluations for patients with complex medical needs and progression of exercise prescription per protocols.
• Read and interpret telemetry tracing and patient responses to exercise.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

BS in Exercise Science or related field

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking an exercise physiologist to join its team. The role involves evaluating and treating Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients, and contributing to a safe, evidence-based rehab program.

Responsibilities include supervising monitored and maintenance patients, case management for Phase 3, initial evaluations for patients with complex medical needs, and education on risk factor modification. Reading telemetry is required.