Cardiac Fitness Therapist

Cardiac Fitness Therapist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Cardiac Fitness Therapist, you will provide professional care aligning with the organization's mission and policies while meeting requirements set by TJC and other regulatory agencies. You will help post-acute coronary heart disease patients achieve optimal physical and psychological function, serving as a role model of cardiac fitness by integrating your expertise as a clinician, teacher, and consultant. Every day, you will develop and guide individualized cardiac fitness plans, promoting patient education and safe exercise regimens. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care that meets performance improvement goals. To be successful in this role, you will rely on advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care. By consistently upholding best practices and regulatory standards, you will help patients achieve better health outcomes and sustain long-term well-being.

• Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct Requirements. -Completes and turns in the SOC acknowledgement card -Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the Compliance Department or department management
• Obtains accurate nursing history from patient, family or significant others to complete appropriate admission forms.
• Identifies cardiovascular risk factors, manifestations of disease and lifestyle modification needs.
• Reviews diagnostic data such as serial ECG's, serial enzymes and exercise test results.
• Assess needs of specific groups of patients by participating in cardiac rehabilitation rounds and conferences and collaborating with physicians and other cardiac rehabilitation team members.
• Plans individualized cardiac rehabilitation protocol and plan of care. Involves family members in program discharge planning if possible.

Required

• Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and training in cardiopulmonary from an accredited University.
• Knowledge and experience in the following: Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, Pathophysiology of coronary artery disease and patient education methods.
• Proficient in basic arrhythmia recognition. Completed a basic arrhythmia course.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart.

Preferred

• One year's internship or work experience in cardiac rehabilitation

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

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