Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Therapist - Casual

Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Therapist

We are seeking a dynamic casual cardiac/pulmonary rehab therapist to join us at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville! In collaboration with patients and families, the cardiac/pulmonary rehab therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

Opportunities to pick up shifts as available and as desired. Also opportunity to support cardiac rehab at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, and Fairview St. John's Hospital.

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab's continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities include partnering with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation, gathering pertinent data, performing examination, determining treatment diagnosis, developing an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family, analyzing data to identify needs and potential risks, determining prognosis for recovery, establishing individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver, individualizing plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences, implementing and modifying plan of care based on reassessment and patient response, coordinating care and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care, establishing appropriate discharge plan, partnering with patients and families to provide skilled intervention, implementing plan of care, altering treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment, assessing patient and/or caregiver learning needs and providing appropriate education, documentation/billing, using acceptable medical terminology, following professional practice standards, completing documentation in a timely manner per department standards, complying with department billing standards, prioritizing tasks and patient care for effective time management, understanding and following professional licensure/certification requirements, directing team members and/or supervising students as designated, pursuing personal and professional development to support clinical best practice, meeting or exceeding departmental standards for productivity, identifying opportunities for process/quality improvement, participating in and supporting entity/system initiatives.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Exercise-related field (Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology), OR MN Licensure in Physical or Occupational Therapy, Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) within 180 Days.

Preferred qualifications include M.A./M.S. in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or an Exercise Related field (i.e. Exercise Science, Exercise physiology), 1 year experience, Certified Exercise Specialist (CES), Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Benefit overview includes the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation disclaimer states that an individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO statement: EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.