Cardiac Rehab Specialist I - UI Heart and Vascular Center at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full-time (100%) Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist I to provide exercise, nutrition and nursing assessments and interpretations for all cardiac inpatients and outpatients in the Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, Prevention Programs, EECP™, and Chest Pain Center. Provide care based on interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG), the physiologic response to aerobic and strengthening exercise in patients, assess risk factor and evaluate the effectiveness of care, integrating exercise physiology, nutrition science, and/or nursing theory into clinical practice.


We are the best heart hospital in Iowa


UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.



Position Responsibilities


• Manage cardiovascular rehabilitation patient care plan for inpatients and outpatients by testing, assessing, interpreting electrocardiograms and other hemodynamic parameters on exercise equipment to prescribe safe level of activity both during cardiac rehabilitation and at home. Registered Dietitian does nutrition assessment, counseling, patient education, and prescribes nutrition regimen.

• Assess patients' risk factors and determine specific needs and interventions for modifications of case management as needed.

• Communicate with the patients' attending cardiologists, residents, fellows, internist, family practice physician, or other physician specialists, and/or nurse practitioners/physician assistants to plan care and provide assessment information to determine medical management. Participate in patient rounds to review patient status, progress, and medical record documentation.

• Chart assessment findings and interpretations.

• Function as a clinical teaching assistant for students and interns.

• Prepare patient education booklet to explain risk factor status and modification plan for patients.

• Perform other projects as assigned.

• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.


University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®



Education Requirement

• A Bachelor's degree in exercise science, Nursing, Dietitian or comparable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience Requirement

• Some (6 months - 1 year) related experience is required.
• ECG Interpretation Skills at an intermediate level required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Certification/Licensure Requirement

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required by employment start date.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required by employment start date.

Desired Qualifications

• ACE, CHES, ACSM, RECEP or CSCS certification is desirable.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Cardiac Rehab Specialist I
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 41

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kelli Ballard
• Contact Email: kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu

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