Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Specialist

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health in Indiana is seeking an Exercise Specialist to initiate and follow through with education plans and exercise reconditioning for patients referred by a physician. You will manage patient assessments, daily exercise prescriptions, education, follow-ups, and timely physician communication.

The role requires knowledge of cardiopulmonary and pulmonary conditions and active involvement in education, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to advance

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness
• Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness/Wellness
• Experience Required: One year of Cardiopulmonary Rehab or 1 year of Adult Wellness
• Other: Must have demonstrated aptitude for clinical education and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients and families with an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct exercise treatments, monitor vital signs during rest, exercise, and recovery.
• Administer home exercise prescriptions with heart rate ranges.
• Provide pre/post-discharge lifestyle instructions.
• Maintain patient documentation in the EMR and coordinate care.
• Enter patient charges for services.
• Support program maintenance and policy documentation.
• Assist in equipment ordering and upkeep.
• Pursue research and program development.
• Apply current research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness

Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness/Wellness

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Reid Health in Indiana is seeking an Exercise Specialist to initiate and follow through with education plans and exercise reconditioning for patients referred by a physician. You will manage patient assessments, daily exercise prescriptions, education, follow-ups, and timely physician communication.

The role requires knowledge of cardiopulmonary and pulmonary conditions and active involvement in education, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to advance