Exercise Specialist jobs in Waterloo, IA

Exercise Program Specialist – Cardiac Rehab

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Part-time; 8 hr. shifts 3 days per week; 6a-230p; Will float to 830a-5p for a 2 week period every 10 weeks; weekend rotation every 7 weeks

Benefits Eligible

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assists with individual or group education and exercise. Works alongside other team members to develop appropriate treatment plans.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions. Monitors client’s response to exercise and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Effective at directing/supervising group education/exercise classes; consistently delivers high-quality care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in exercise science or related field.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Preferred:

• Masters degree
• Previous experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting preferred, including risk factor counseling and individualized goal setting.
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation class and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or can obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Current ACSM exercise physiology certification or within 1 year of hire.