Exercise Specialist

Saint Luke's Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, KS seeks a PRN Exercise Specialist to lead and tailor cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients with heart disease. This role collaborates with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective exercise prescriptions and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of experience in a related setting and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA or Red Cross) is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plans.
• Collaborates with Nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• Provides exercise leadership, instruction and prescription.
• Documents processes per policy and insurance requirements.
• Contributes to discharge planning and quality initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation

Exercise prescription

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

## Exercise SpecialistApply: Saint Luke's South Hospital | 12300 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park | KS: Part time: Posted Today: JobReq0060837# **Job Description*****Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a PRN Exercise Specialist to join our team.*** The Exercise Specialist develops, facilitates and leads exercise programs based on individual patient’s health and ability in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The Exercise Specialist collaborates with the nurse and the multidisciplinary team to identify risk factors and parameters for safe exercise within the Cardiac Rehab population. The primary purpose of the Exercise Specialist is to develop a sound fitness program to improve the health of patients with heart disease. * PRN: weekday hours, no weekends or holidays* Develops and delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Collaborates with Nursing.* Selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established on the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) and develops exercise prescription.* Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.* Provides exercise leadership, instruction, and exercise prescription.* Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis* Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.* Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.* Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times.* Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.* Participates and may facilitate quality improvement projects; and serves as a positive change agent.* Participates in quality initiatives.# **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossBachelor's Degree# **Job Details**PRNDay (United States of America)