Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehabilitation - Mt. Pleasant Hospital - Mount Pleasant, SC - Shift Mo

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Job Summary:

This position will provide a safe and efficient exercise environment for participants in all phases of the Cardiac Rehab program. Duties include exercise demonstration, exercise prescription, EKG and vital sign monitoring, frequent patient interaction and occasional physician interaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BS Physical Education, Exercise Science or related discipline.

Experience: At least 240 hours of direct Cardiac Rehab work or a specific Cardiac Rehab internship. Alternative is one year of full-time adult exercise experience in a hospital or medical fitness setting. May need to change communication style to deal with patients who have age related limitations with hearing, intellect or vision. Very elderly patients may need personal attention or assistance to ambulate.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. ACSM Exercise Specialist, ACLS preferred.

Primary Source Verification: N/A

Knowledge/Skills: Ability to handle multiple patients, monitoring in fast paced environment. EKG recognition. Ability to modify exercises according to patient limitations. Immediate recognition of untoward exercise response.

Other: Positive, motivational attitude required to assist with excellent patient outcomes.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Department:

Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Cardiac Rehabilitation - Mt Pleasant Hospital

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