Cardiopulmonary Exercise Specialist | Outpatient Cardiology | ORL

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options.

Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers.

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Administers the Phase I, II, and III cardiac or pulmonary rehab programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vison
• 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• 100% PAID Tuition
• as well as tuition reimbursment
• &
• monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or Physical Education

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• Under direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, administers the Phase I, II, and III cardiac or pulmonary rehab programs, which includes passive/active assistive exercises, participation in multidisciplinary team conferences, and patient education.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skills as outlined in the unit specific competency list.
• Documents according to unit specific policies and guidelines.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in nursing or clinical Quality Assurance audits as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and resources.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient needs, equipment use, cardiac and pulmonary rehab goals, and principles of adult education.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs, as well as to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.