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FTE: 0.100000

Shift: Varies

Location: Riverside Medical Center

Summary:

Provides care including the development, implementation and evaluation of exercise programs for cardiac, pulmonary and peripheral artery disease patients both inpatient and outpatient settings. Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year degree program in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac rehab setting preferred, ECG rhythm recognition.

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire
• Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred .
  

Responsibilities:

• Assists with scheduling and billing of cardiac rehab services.
• Precepts nursing, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology and nutrition students as assigned to the program. Schedules patient for cardiac rehab initial visits.
• Conducts initial visit patient appointments.
• Performs patient heart disease risk factor assessments.
• Coordinates patient care plans for outpatient cardiac rehab, phase II and phase III.
• Develops safe and appropriate exercise prescriptions for diverse patient population with multiple co-morbidities.
• Coordinates patient exercise class schedules.
• Monitors patients on telemetry during exercise sessions.
• Leads patients through exercise prescriptions and assists patient with exercise equipment.
• Provides education to patients to support risk factor modification.
• Reports adverse events to ordering providers.
• Assists Manager and Wellness Services Coordinator with developing and implementing wellness programs, services and special events (e.g. health fairs, community activities, employee and community wellness programs, etc.).
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedure, protocols and outcome measures. Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Cydex
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Rare
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Rare

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate via telephone, facilitate meetings, presentations/training.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
Touch: Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing, B/P's.

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 40%
Twist: 30%
Stand: 50%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 40%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Never
Up to 75 lbs: Never
Up to 100 lbs: Never
Over 100 lbs: Never

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 45
Twist: 30
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 2
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 0
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10# often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 20-30# frequently
Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Very loud
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards : Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.
Protective Clothing Required: Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.