Exercise Specialist ACSM

Job Title

Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

The following is a summary of the major essential job functions of this position. The applicant may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change due to departmental and patient needs.

• Designs individual exercise prescriptions in consultation with the medical director for cardiac rehab patients in accordance with evidence-based training principles and within limits of medical diagnosis. Updates exercise prescription on a weekly basis based on clinical status and responses to exercise.
• Assist in monitoring the cardiac rehab sessions and maintains records of pertinent information obtained during the session on each patient.
• Assist in monitoring EKG and blood pressure responses in patients during the exercise therapy program.
• Maintains a team approach in working with the medical director, the referring physician, dietitians, exercise psychologists and nurses to deliver a safe and effective plan of care.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Cardiac Rehab department, equipment etc. and exercises proper use of the equipment.
• Provides educational lectures and in-services to staff, members and patients.
• Develops a discharge plan as it relates to progression, intensity, duration and frequency of home exercise program.
• Instructs new patients in the safe use of the exercise and weight equipment and trains all new staff members in the techniques of equipment use.

Qualifications

The following or equivalents are the minimum necessary to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or equivalent in related health field. Master's degree preferred. Certification, experience and training needed for an exercise specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine. Certified in BCLS. Appropriate and acceptable work experience in developing, implementing and updating exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiac disease, respiratory disease and vascular disease. Minimum of two years experience in the field of cardiac and rehab preferred.

This position would be required to currently have or to achieve their ACSM certification within a year.