Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist

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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist

Regions Hospital is looking to hire aCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist to join ourteam! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The cardiopulmonary therapist will be responsible for obtaining diagnostic information used to evaluate patients for heart disease by performing various non-invasive cardiac testing. The therapist performs and documents functions such as carrying out the physician's medical orders, providing a safe and therapeutic environment, coordinating, communicating, interpreting, and explaining patient care services to the patient, his/her family and other health professionals.

The therapist participates in the inpatient and outpatient treatment of patients sustaining cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disease with related conditions. The therapist oversees the patient's exercise program, evaluates their response to exercise and provides patient/family member education. The therapist works collaboratively in the pacemaker/ICD/EP clinic to manage remote monitoring systems, assist with reprogramming of Pacemakers/ICD's. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts with varying start times. Saturday/Sunday 4 hour shifts every 7th weekend.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology/Exercise Science, or physical education.

Experience: None

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

If clinical background is RN, PT, OT, current MN licensure is required.

BCLS and ACLS certification required within 6 month

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to accurately assess heart rate and blood pressures.

Ability to accurately read and interpret ECG rhythms and ischemic changes.

Knowledge of contraindications for stress testing and of exercise progression and prescription for the cardiopulmonary patient.

Ability to educate patients on various health related topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Master's degree

Previous clinical cardiology experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Advanced Cardiology technologist registry or registry eligible (CCDS, RCIS, RECS)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55101

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

Job Benefits

Not specified