cardiac rehab exercise specialist, part-time days - , WA, United States - Samaritan Healthcare

Description

Samaritan Healthcare is a comprehensive regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees, and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

We are seeking a Full Time Exercise Specialist to join our outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab team As an Exercise Specialist, you will work closely with the Exercise Physiologist to design, implement, supervise and evaluate outcomes of exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients to restore proper physical functioning and facilitate independence per the standards, policies, and practices of Samaritan Healthcare.

The Exercise Specialist will collaborate with the cardiac rehab team in providing exercise guidance, individualized exercise prescriptions, and risk factor education for patients in our Phase 2 and Phase 3 programs.

• Collaboratively develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate exercise programs for patients.
• Provides education/counseling on cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, risk factors, and home exercise.
• Performs exercise testing.
• Proficient at taking resting and exercising blood pressures and basic rhythm interpretation.
• Leads strength training exercises.
• Stays current with new exercises, techniques/developments, and equipment through continuing education, conferences/seminars, professional societies, and journals.
• CPR certification - Healthcare Provider (HCP) level required with ACLS certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.

The individual in this position reports to the Respiratory Care Director and works closely with patients, physicians, and others to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.