Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist Job Northern Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist

Regions Hospital is looking to hire aCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist to join ourteam! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The cardiopulmonary therapist will be responsible for obtaining diagnostic information used to evaluate patients for heart disease by performing various non-invasive cardiac testing. The therapist performs and documents functions such as carrying out the physician's medical orders, providing a safe and therapeutic environment, coordinating, communicating, interpreting, and explaining patient care services to the patient, his/her family and other health professionals.

The therapist participates in the inpatient and outpatient treatment of patients sustaining cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disease with related conditions. The therapist oversees the patient's exercise program, evaluates their response to exercise and provides patient/family member education. The therapist works collaboratively in the pacemaker/ICD/EP clinic to manage remote monitoring systems, assist with reprogramming of Pacemakers/ICD's. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts with varying start times. Saturday/Sunday 4 hour shifts every 7th weekend.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology/Exercise Science, or physical education.
- Experience:
  
  None
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- If clinical background is RN, PT, OT, current MN licensure is required.
- BCLS and ACLS certification required within 6 month
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to accurately assess heart rate and blood pressures.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret ECG rhythms and ischemic changes.
- Knowledge of contraindications for stress testing and of exercise progression and prescription for the cardiopulmonary patient.
- Ability to educate patients on various health related topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Master's degree
- Previous clinical cardiology experience
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Advanced Cardiology technologist registry or registry eligible (CCDS, RCIS, RECS)