University of Maryland Medical System

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

Assists with the ongoing patient care management of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Included are Phase I (inpatient) and Phases II, III and IV Adult Fitness Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Works cooperatively with the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Manager in assessing the appropriateness of Phase II exercise therapy.*
2. Conducts the Phase II exercise therapy with post intervention patients, MI, PTCA, CHF, COPD angina patients. Works with Pulmonary Rehabilitation outpatients as an instructor for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Education series.
3. Discusses the healing process following an MI and/or recovery period from intervention and lifestyle modification necessary to reduce risk factor development.
4. Monitors heart rhythm via telemetry. Detect arrhythmias and follow-up with physicians for appropriate care/intervention. Follows up with M.D. on patient’s status as needed and charts status on progress record.
5. Formulates exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance test results.
6. If training completed, will perform EECP therapy to select patients.
7. Presents information at various group teaching sessions. Completes preoperative teaching. Understands the developmental needs and educational strategies appropriate to the adult and geriatric population.
8. Under supervision of a Cardiologist physically on-site, conducts Cardiac Stress tests.
9. When necessary, assists/conducts ETT (i.e., maximal and submax ETT).
10. Responds to emergencies within the department services.

• Essential Job Duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

1. Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
2. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
3. Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
4. Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
5. Professional standards and current research/evidence-based practice driven decision-making.
6. Each staff member is expected to exemplify the conduct as described in the Care Commitments as a component of the annual performance appraisal.
7. Performs related duties, as assigned.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the primary population of patients served in the department.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

Master’s of Science in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science or Kinesiology. Confidence in working with adults and good personal interaction required. American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification required. American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist (CEP) (EP-C) certification required or willingness to complete within two years of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walking, jogging, sitting, stretching activities. Must have an excellent cardiovascular functional capacity. Legible penmanship and some artistic creativity. Adequate total body strength. Occasional exposure to infectious, communicable diseases. Possible contact with bloodborne infectious disease. Universal Precautions as outlined in department’s Infection Control Manual - minimal exposure.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $24.89- $34.84
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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