Senior Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility Marsh Med Ctr Park Falls Location Park Falls, WI Address 98 Sherry Ave, Park Falls, WI 54552, USA Shift 8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00 Job Summary Provides physical conditioning, reconditioning, risk factor reduction, and education through exercise prescription, supervised exercise and educational programs in Cardiac Rehabilitation Services. Possesses a thorough understanding of the physiological basis of activity and ability to prescribe and instruct exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) guidelines. Ability to administer and interpret submaximal cardiovascular assessment. Possesses an understanding of coronary heart disease and its risk factors. Competent in and capable of teaching Olympic lifts, plyometric exercises, strength training, speed development, and agility exercises when applying them in a periodization framework. Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining a well‑organized operation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the work and information flow; monitors procedures and implements corrective actions as required. When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students. Demonstrates good planning skills by ensuring the appropriate scheduling of resources, including staff, equipment, and supplies. Defines and delegates work responsibilities with clear, consistent expectations and outcomes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in cardiac rehabilitation, physical education, exercise science, corporate fitness, human biology or related field of study is required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with cardiac rehab patients preferred. Experience in assisting and designing specific exercise programs for individuals preferred. Understanding of physiological basis of activity and ability to prescribe and instruct exercise according to ACSM and/or American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACPR) guidelines. Thorough understanding of coronary heart disease, risk factors, cardiac medications, and cardiovascular procedures. Experience in administering and interpreting cardiovascular assessments, interpreting single‑channel electrocardiogram (EKG), and taking blood pressure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Certified or complete certification through American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) within two years of hire is required. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit EEO Statement Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Drug‑Free Workplace Policy Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number

R‑0253284