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Overview
We are seeking a casual cardiac rehab therapist to join us at M Health Fairview Rehabilitation at St John's Hospital! The therapist will work with phase II and Pulmonary Rehab patients. Ideal candidate would be willing to go to multiple Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs within our system. In collaboration with patients and families, the cardiac rehab therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
Casual position
Schedule: pending shift availability, authorized up to 80 hours pay period
Exciting opportunity to work at various sites and learn about multiple cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs within M Health Fairview!
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities Job Description
The cardiac rehab therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Gathers pertinent data
Performs examination
Determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Quality Improvement
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Qualifications
Required
Current Minnesota licensure as a:
Physical Therapist, or
Occupational Therapist, or
Registered Nurse, or
Bachelor’s Degree in exercise-related field (Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology)
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (within 6 months of hire)
Preferred
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or an exercise-related field (Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology)
1+ year(s) experience
Certified Exercise Specialist (CES)
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP)
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status