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Riverwood HeatlhCare Center Cardiac Rehab Therapist in Aitkin, Minnesota
About the Position: A Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist is a clinically competent interdisciplinary team member who is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and providing appropriate therapeutic intervention for outpatient and maintenance cardiac rehabilitation patients. These include patients with coronary artery disease, cardiac transplantation, heart valve surgery, diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and coronary artery disease risk factors. The therapist also facilitates day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Rehab exercise education and risk factor modification programs and provides support to patients and families involved. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist collaborates closely with providers, diabetes education coordinators, RNs, pharmacists, RTs, and dietitians. This includes a population of adults and geriatric patients. What we are looking for: Bachelor's degree or higher (Master s preferred) in Exercise Science or 4 year RN degree with Cardiac Rehab experience or BA/BS OR higher (Master's or Doctorate preferred) with Cardiac Rehab experience from Accredited Occupational Therapy Program, and Certification from the National Board of Occupational Therapy. Certification, experience, and training equivalent to those specified by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists or American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist. Basic knowledge of 12-lead electrocardiogram and rhythm abnormalities required. Experience in exercise program planning, supervision, and counseling with cardiovascular rehabilitation patients. Experience in exercise program planning, supervision, and counseling with cardiovascular rehabilitation patients. Must be CPR certified by American Heart Association certified within (1) month of hire. ACLS, PALS, NALS certified within one (1) year of hire. Licensure by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice must be current and active if applicable to the degree. Certified by AACVPR preferred. What we offer: At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. This posting is for a casual work status, which means that you will be scheduled only when needed and there are no set hours. Casual employees are not eligible for employee insurance benefits. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status. Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements
