Salary Range: $23.39 - $32.23 Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity. Position Summary: + This position reports to the Clinical Manager and the Cardiac Rehab Medical Director oversees clinical duties. + Provides various types of muscular endurance training to assigned patients Including establishment of treatment goals, assistance with equipment/procedures, monitoring of progress, and evaluations of additional rehabilitation needs. + Responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice. + Assists with the daily clinical duties involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. + Provides safe patient care, clinical supervision, guidance and education to patients and families who participate in the program. + V erify insurance coverage and obtain insurance authorization when applicable. + Maintains EMR documentation to ensure efficient and accurate coding and billing of services. + Determine when assistance is needed from other departments and/or Manager and follow through to ensure that patient care is not compromised. + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. + Performs patient care services that support the physician/providers orders. District Responsibility: + Support of the District Mission and Values + Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”. + Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. + Performance Improvement Activities + Professional Development Position Duties/Responsibility: + Assures proper use of equipment, monitors vital signs and EKG rate and rhythm, helps patients maintain exercise training within target prescription levels. + Assists patients safely onto and off from exercise equipment when needed. + Monitor patient’s well-being during exercise; take appropriate when patient discomfort or medical problems are recognized. + Must correctly connect patients to telemetry monitoring and demonstrate the ability to detect signs of significant cardiac problems on the EKG monitor. + Produces documentation of data and summary of findings for Physician review and signature. + Accurately documents the encounter in the EMR to include appropriate diagnosis codes and procedure CPT code(s) for efficient and accurate coding and billing of services provided. + Communicates effectively with the patient and family, providing education, encouragement, motivation, and positive reinforcement. + Provides feedback to the patient’s physician about the patient’s progress in the program. + Releases patient with proper follow-up information. + Verifies insurance coverage and authorization for treatment. + Communicates with other departments regarding registration of patients. + Greets and directs patients and visitors. + Accepts patient valuables. + Must work well under stress or tight deadlines. + Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors. + Check referral for appropriate study and follow up with referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary. + Check patient histories and clinical indications and consult with the Ordering Provider/Physician when necessary to determine the appropriate plan for Cardiac Rehab. + Guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns. + Coordinate with office Registration staff for timely care of patients. + Cross-train and help in other departments (i.e. front and/or back office) as needed. + Participate in various projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management. Essential Functions: + Scheduling patients for cardiac rehabilitation. + Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures. + Required to set up and use all necessary equipment including EKG lead placement for remote telemetry during exercise. + Works under immediate supervision of clinical manager. + Demonstrates competency in the performance of job-related skills appropriate to his/her customer populations. + Ability to use computer keyboard, telephone, and insurance eligibility determination equipment. + The ability to be supervised. + The ability to work as a Team member. + The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents, and visitors. Position Qualifications: + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field is strongly preferred. + NATA certification or equivalent is preferred. + Specialized Cardiac Medical Training and mastery of cardiac anatomy, proper EKG lead placement, and detection of cardiac arrhythmias is required. + Experience: Previous office/hospital experience is preferred. + Skills/Ability: + Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential. + Exhibits the ability to organize multiple assignments and follow through with accuracy. + Exercises good judgment under stress. + Shows aptitude for encouragement, motivation, and education to foster more healthy lifestyles for cardiac Rehab patients. + Demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact, and poise. + American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification is required. + ACLS certification is preferred. + Certification as a CNA, MA or equivalent is strongly preferred. + LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.