CARDIAC REHAB SPECIALIST I- DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Company: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Cardiac Rehab Specialist I- Downtown Campus

Posting ID
145694

Department
DTH-CVS Administration/UIHC Downtown Hospital

Jobcode
Cardiac Rehab Specialist I

Working Title
Cardiac Rehab Specialist I- Downtown Campus

Details
Provide exercise assessments and interpretations for all cardiac inpatients and outpatients in the Phase I, Phase II, Phase III. Provide care based on advanced interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG), the physiologic response to aerobic and strengthening exercise, assess risk factors and evaluate the effectiveness of care, integrating exercise physiology, nutrition science, and/or nursing theory into clinical practice.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, develop, manage and determine maximal or submaximal functional capacity within cardiac ischemic threshold for high-risk inpatients and outpatients, determine when patients can return to work, and all activities of daily living, determine when patients can resume sport and sexual activity.

Identify real or potential cardiovascular complications prior to, during, or following exercise, and determine the necessity for medical and emergency intervention and modification of exercise intensity, duration and target heart rate. The clinical dietitian (RD) assesses nutritional status, counsels and educates patients, and prescribes nutrition regimen.

Develop and manage exercise plan for home and work for high-risk inpatients or outpatients. Prepare booklet to explain risk factor status and modification plan for patients on individual basis.

Communicate with the patients' attending cardiologists, surgeons, other specialists, nurse practitioners/physician assistants to plan care and provide information to determine medical management.

Chart assessment findings and interpretations (inpatients, outpatients) prior to implementing exercise plan, documentation of continued care plan post-implementation. Hours, schedule, shift rotation, weekend coverage, holiday coverage, call , etc.

As needed (PRN) Monday-Friday day shift 730-1600 Contact

EMILIO VILLAGRANA
Phone: 3193593678
Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions
Please send your resume to emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu to apply.

Ad Start Date
09/12/2024

Ad End Date
10/31/2024

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