Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehab- Per Diem

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH seeks a Cardiac Rehabilitation Educator to develop and implement education, exercise plans, and prescriptions for adults enrolled in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, aligned with AACVPR standards. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes through individualized and group instruction within a supportive clinical team.

You will conduct intake interviews, tailor risk-factor management, lead exercise sessions (warm-up, cardio, strength, cooldown),

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Prior experience in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent required.
• Education components include patient education, risk-factor management, and lifestyle counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provides education on cardiac and vascular disease and risk-factor management.
• Conducts intake sessions for Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Determines patient risk-factor management based on interview and history information.
• Implements an exercise program including warm-up, cardio, resistance training and cool-down; modifies as needed.
• Completes timely documentation of assessments and interventions.
• Collaborates with clinicians to guide patient progress.

Skills

BLS

Cardiac rehab experience

Education

BS in exercise science/physiology/PT/PE

Job description

Who We Are:

In our department we strive to make a difference in the lives of our patients! We work hard to provide the highest quality of care. Our team within Cardiovascular Health, work together to ensure we are accomplishing all our responsibilities and goals. If you meet the requirements below, and this sounds like a team you want to be a part of,

About the Job:

Responsible for developing and implementing the education, exercise plan and prescription for adult-sized adolescent and adult participating in the Elliot Health System Cardiac Rehabilitation Program following the standards as set forth by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR).

What You’ll Do:

• Provides education on cardiac and vascular disease, risk factor management and healthy lifestyle modifications through group education classes and individual counselling sessions.
• Conducts interview/intake session with new patients for Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation, articulating benefits of the cardiac rehabilitation.
• Determines patient relative to risk factor management based upon the interview, pertinent laboratory, and medical history information.
• Conducts an exercise program which is appropriate for a cardiac and vascular population which will include, but not be limited to: warm-up, stretching, range of motion, cardiovascular conditioning, cool down activities, and resistance training; implements modification of exercise when patient’s physical or medical condition requires.
• Completes timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations of the Cardiovascular Health patient.
• And more!

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology, physical therapy or physical education, Required
• BLS, Required
  • Or ability obtain immediately upon hire through Elliot
• Prior experience in clinical cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent, Required