Cardiac Rehab Specialist

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4004240 CARDIAC REHABILITATION - SJMC

Job Description:

Join Essentia Health as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist in our outpatient program, where you'll help patients recover and thrive after cardiac events. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering compassionate care in alignment with our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or health care related field.

Required Work Experience:

• 6 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Meets Core Competencies as defined by AACVPR for Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
• Preferred ASEP American Society of Exercise Physiologists- EPC Exercise Physiologist Certified

What You’ll Do:

• Support the evaluation and delivery of care for patients in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting.
• Work primarily with adults (18+) recovering from cardiac events such as heart attacks, bypass surgeries, stent placements, heart transplants, and more.
• Educate and guide patients through supervised exercise programs and lifestyle modifications to promote heart health and recovery.
• Monitor patients during exercise sessions using cardiac telemetry, ensuring safety and accurate data collection.
• Assess and document vital signs, symptoms, and progress, making individualized adjustments as needed.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to any cardiac-related symptoms or emergencies that may arise during sessions.
• Contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of Essentia’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
• Have the opportunity to expand your skills and experience by working in other care settings or facilities across our health system.

Schedule: Option between 7a-3:30p or 7:30a-4:30p. Monday - Thursday, with a Friday rotation once every 2-3 weeks. No holiday or on-call requirements.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) OR American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) within 1 year

FTE:

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:00am or 7:30am

Shift End Time:

3:30pm or 4:00pm

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$27.57 - $41.36

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.