Exercise Specialist
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Saint Lukes North Hospital is seeking a part-time Exercise Specialist to join our team!
The Exercise Specialist develops facilitates and leads exercise programs based on individual patients health and ability in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The Exercise Specialist collaborates with the nurse and the multidisciplinary team to identify risk factors and parameters for safe exercise within the Cardiac Rehab population. The primary purpose of the Exercise Specialist is to develop a sound fitness program to improve the health of patients with heart disease.
Shift:
- Part-Time 24 hours - Every other Monday every Wednesday and every other Friday. It is an alternating schedule with another ES.
- No weekends and holidays
The Work:
Develops and delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Collaborates with Nursing.
Selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established on the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) and develops exercise prescription.
Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
Provides exercise leadership instruction and exercise prescription.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Provides timely documentation per department and/or hospital policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing certification regulatory reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self patients and others at all times.
Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
Participates and may facilitate quality improvement projects; and serves as a positive change agent.
Participates in quality initiatives.
Why Saint Lukes:
We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossBachelors DegreeThe best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.
