Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Position

Implements programs to modify cardiovascular risk factors through exercise training, multidisciplinary education and counseling for individuals with known cardiac disease and for their families. Assists cardiac individuals in attaining an optimal level of physical, psychosocial and vocational functioning.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Assesses physical condition of patient and evaluate patient for graded exercise.
• Designs and implements individualized exercise or activity plans for each assigned patient.
• Monitors progress during exercise sessions.
• Patient Education.
• Consults/collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care, cardiac rehab education and program development.
• Maintain equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy
• 1 year in cardiac rehab

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if registered nurse upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 60 Days (excludes Abbott Northwestern Hospital)
• Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work*:
  Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
  * Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range:

$32.92 to $45.12 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer