Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist
Mosaic Life Care
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 17.6-25.52 / hour
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
Details
- Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist
- Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
- PRN Status
- Day Shift
- Pay: $17.60 - $25.52 / hour
- This position evaluates, assess in-patients and out-patients referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation regarding readiness and response to exercise/activity. This position independently supervises and instructs patients in exercise prescription and progression and facilitates lifestyle modification through patient education.
- This position works under the supervision of Director and is employed by Mosaic Health System.
- Completes initial assessment of referred patient and daily assessment during activity sessions regarding patient cardiovascular response and ability to progress activity.
- Supervises the cardiac rehab inpatient and outpatient during exercise session in consultation with the R.N. to carry out safe and appropriate age-specific exercise prescription.
- Develops a plan for individual patient’s educational needs, teaches and documents completion of plan.
- Calculates and analyzes patient data to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions.
- Engages in patient/family and community teaching programs.
- Exercise Science Degree or related health care field with emphasis/experience in facilitating lifestyle modification and wellness focus.
- BCLS, ACLS training recommended; Exercise Specialist (ACSM) or eligible.
- One year experience in a hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation program or related health care area. Knowledge of EKG monitoring, basic arrhythmia skills preferred. Acute care basic clinical data skills.
