Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Care Specialist PD

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program Supervisor

Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Manager, Program Supervisor and the Medical Director and in accordance with established policies and procedures, evaluates, provides physical assessment and performs all other duties pertaining to the individualized patients plan of care for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patient populations. Through collaboration with healthcare team, optimizes all opportunities in the rehab environment to assist in recovery, secondary prevention and improvement in quality of life for patients being treated. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities:

• Provides initial comprehensive assessments at baseline and discharge to establish appropriate interventions and measure the effectiveness of treatment provided.
• Partners with medical staff, and other members of the healthcare team in collaboration with the patient/family to facilitate a multidisciplinary plan of care for the cardiac, pulmonary and vascular patient population.
• In conjunction with the healthcare team, considers risk stratification and comorbidities of patient population within the caseload for optimal care delivery and targets psychosocial, nutritional, tobacco sensation and exercise interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Assess psychosocial adjustment to illness, including depression, return to work, family adjustments, or any significant social dysfunctions that may affect a full rehabilitation.
• Makes referrals to psychologist or works with other agencies on patients' behalf.
• Collects data on all patients and incorporate findings into the patient's individualized treatment and the AACVPR national registry.
• Evaluates pulse oximetry, hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic responses to therapy and assesses appropriateness of responses to the prescribed intensity.
• Refers to additional medical or nursing resources when needed.
• Provide stress management strategies such as relaxation, meditation, and yoga when appropriate.
• Provide individualized nutritional strategies for healthier eating.
• Makes referral to weight loss studies and/or nutrition counseling.
• Performs 30 day reassessments, evaluates progress towards established goals and identifies any additional target interventions or education.
• Obtains medical director's consent on all treatment plans &assessments.
• Collaborates with referring physicians to optimize patient outcomes when situation warrants.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan and reviews patient discharge plan and outcomes with patient.
• Develops appropriate patient care reports to ensure safe patient hand off during staffing coverage and transition to self-pay programs.
• Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve adherence, compliance, through-put and reduce readmissions through team collaboration, problem resolution and follow-up.
• Participates in quality improvement projects or research opportunities within the department.
• Participates in hospital committees and/or committees associated with the AACVPR governing body.
• Participates in professional development to support license and certifications.
• Mentor student interns, volunteers and new employees to reflect the departmental practices
• Provides creative and innovate workshops or programs to enhance patient education and lifestyle modifications strategies.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Assists manager with the maintenance of equipment, supply inventory and daily operational checks.
• Promotes patient satisfaction by facilitating patient participation in education opportunities, research studies, specialty workshops, utilization of ancillary specialists and completion of individualized performance objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Knowledge: Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy or Exercise Physiology. Current CPR and ACLS certifications required. ACLS can be obtained within the first 3-6 months. ACSM and AACVPR certifications preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience in a Rehabilitation environment is strongly preferred. Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative communication in order to interact successfully on a daily basis with a wide and diverse population of both health care providers, patients and their families. Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. A basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft office software programs including email, Outlook calendar and basic keyboard skills are also required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: General ambulatory environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care volume. May be asked to make hospital visits to patient care areas for rehab consults prior to hospital discharge. Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review medical records, navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard. Must be able to demonstrate exercise therapy for optimal patient care delivery.

Independent Action: Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education, certification and work experience. Performs independently within department policies and procedures, and refers specific, complex problems to supervisor, manager or medical director for clarification and guidance.

Supervisory Responsibility: None