Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist

## Cardiac Rehabilitation TherapistApplylocations: Mercy Hospitaltime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0072170**Location Address:**4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522**Date Posted:**June 18, 2026**Department:**38015050 Mercy Cardiovascular Rehab**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Shift Length:**8 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**0**Union Contract:**Non-Union-NCT**Weekend Rotation:**None**Job Summary:**Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.**Key Position Details:*** Casual (0.0 FTE)* 8-hour day shift* No weekends* Phase I and Phase II Cardiac Rehab; Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac Rehab* Cross-train to Unity Cardiac Rehab**Job Description:**Implements programs to modify cardiovascular risk factors through exercise training, multidisciplinary education and counseling for individuals with known cardiac disease and for their families. Assists cardiac individuals in attaining an optimal level of physical, psychosocial and vocational functioning. **Principle Responsibilities*** Assesses physical condition of patient and evaluate patient for graded exercise. + Contacts patients in a timely manner after receiving referrals. + Educates patient on what services are available to them. + Documents heart/lung sounds, musculoskeletal problems or concerns and status of incision site. + Reviews medical history to assess problems with beginning physical activity.* Designs and implements individualized exercise or activity plans for each assigned patient. + Identifies learning needs of each patient. + Reports progress on the patient care plan. + Instructs the patient and family on appropriate home exercises/activities.* Monitors progress during exercise sessions. + Analyzes and interprets clinical signs and symptoms along with exercise EKG strips during the sessions. + Adjusts the exercise plan accordingly + Follows correct procedures in an emergency situation.* Patient Education. + Assesses patient’s family’s knowledge concerning cardiovascular risk factors. + Develops and implements, in collaboration with clients and individual, realistic education plan. + Conducts classes on heart disease and risk factor modification. + Develops and utilizes cardiac rehab educational materials.* Consults/collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care, cardiac rehab education and program development. + Communicates with patient’s physician and/or other health care professional as needs dictate. + Participates in meetings with medical director for patient care and quality improvement initiatives. + Maintains department statistics and reports. + Develops ongoing programs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation services.* Maintain equipment. + May set up equipment for each procedure. + May train and provide in-servicing on all outreach accounts on equipment used, including downloading techniques. + May trouble shoot outreach accounts equipment or connectivity issues.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy**Preferred Qualifications*** Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy* 1 year in cardiac rehab**Licenses/Certifications*** Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if registered nurse upon hire* BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days* ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 60 Days (excludes Abbott Northwestern Hospital)* Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred**Physical Demands*** Medium Work\*:* Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (\*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently**Pay Range**### Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour### The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.### **Benefit Summary**Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.Allina Health is *all in* on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.Benefits include:* Medical/Dental* PTO/Time Away* Retirement Savings Plans* Life Insurance* Short-term/Long-term Disability* Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)* Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable* Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer*\*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.*### About UsPeople at *Allina Health* have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Allina Health is an E-Verify EmployerAllina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 *must*be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly.For more information, link to:Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish# **Application Instructions:****External Candidates:** Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application.**Employees:** If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr