Cardiac Exercise Specialist | UF Health Leesburg | PRN | Days

Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist

Under the direction of the director/supervisor/charge nurse, the exercise specialist assists in the daily operation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department through the instruction and supervision of clients during exercise sessions.

Responsibilities

• Documents care provision per departmental standards. Inclusive of utilizing the unit specific documentation
• Provides physical, emotional and educational support to patients on an ongoing basis
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.
• Completes other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Previous experience in an undergraduate cardiac rehabilitation/wellness center or one (1) year practical experience preferred
• One (1) year experience in developing exercise prescriptions for high-risk populations in a hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation or wellness center program preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.