Cardiac Rehab Specialist I- 90%- Downtown
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
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.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND 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.
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.
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.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, the position description must include statements from UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE) for Health Care positions or Universal Competencies for all other positions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Nursing, Dietitian or comparable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Some (6 months - 1 year) related experience is required.
- ECG Interpretation Skills at an intermediate level required.
- ACLS and BCLS certification is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- ACE, CHES, ACSM, RECEP or CSCS certification is desirable.
Application Process
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 Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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