Exercise Specialist Full-Time Days – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Shift :

• 7am-5:30pm with 30 min lunch on MWF (10hrs)

• 8am-4:30pm with 30 min lunch on Tuesday/Thursday (8hrs)

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Exercise Specialist provides direct patient care and guidance to patients and families with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. The Exercise Specialist assists with the monitoring of patients, instructs patients on proper use of the exercise equipment, and adjusts exercise prescriptions as indicated and assesses the patient’s response to exercise. They also will provide education/support of lifestyle modifications.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Must possess comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease

• Assists in the development and implementation of the exercise prescription, assesses patient’s physiological response to exercise, and makes necessary adjustments

• Assists in the development of the individualized treatment plan with collaborative patient goals

• Reviews patient’s progress regularly; reassess and adjust the treatment plan if needed

• Immediately reports significant patient conditions to RN or RT and assists with emergent care per standing orders

• Conducts daily code cart and quality controls checklist appropriately

• Ensures patient safety; Demonstrates and instructs in the safe, and correct use of the exercise equipment

• Provides and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for delivery of service

• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in stretching and use of weights

• Identifies educational needs and provides teaching necessary for each patient by interacting effectively with patients

• Teaches formally in classes and informally one-on-one

• Demonstrates excellent verbal phone skills to conduct follow up phone calls, insurance verification, and patient scheduling

• Demonstrates proficiency in using Cerner to schedule patient appointments and assemble patient charts

• Communicates effectively amongst cardiopulmonary rehab staff and referring providers

• Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of the cardiac rehab exercise sessions

• Monitor/interpret EKG/heart rhythms

• Accurately preforms charge entry

• Monitor patient and program outcomes as needed.

• Promotes cardiopulmonary rehab to potential patients

• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and maintains core competencies specific to pathophysiology and comorbidity, professional communication, patient education and training, emergency procedures, exercise, psychosocial, patient assessment, nutrition counseling, weight, BP, Lipid, DM management, and tobacco cessation.

• Willingness to identify problems, report concerns to program manager, and participate in problem solving process

• Possesses excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees

• Must have the ability for work with frequent interruptions, under stress, and with minimal supervision

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Knowledge of cardiovascular disease

· Ability to provide education on Cardiac Risk Factors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· No Previous Experience Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Master’s Degree

· 2 to 5 Years of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

· ACLS obtained through the American Heart Association

· ACSM CEP Certification

· Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation class

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Fitness Center

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24035229

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.