Exercise Specialist - HCA Healthcare

Description

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Exercise Specialist? At Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Exercise Specialist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the direction of a physician and/or manager, the Exercise Specialist prepares patients for and assists with scheduled testing and treatment. 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 

 Prepare patients for diagnostic stress tests, including interviewing, obtaining informed consent, skin preparation for electrode placement, obtaining resting EKG and blood pressure.  Interpretation of resting, stress, and recovery EKGs. 

 Determination of appropriate diagnostic endpoint and instant discussion of test results with physician or midlevel, if necessary. 

 Immediate completion of necessary stress test documentation, including placement of patient stress tests in electronic medical record and communicating results to referral and providing physicians, as well as patients within a timely manner. 

 Basic understanding of internal pacemakers and internal cardiac defibrillators, with the ability to perform basic interrogation and programming. 

 Access and interpret pacemaker and ICD home monitoring reports. 

 Identifies areas for continuing education. 

 Perform other duties as required. 

 Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Care policies and procedures. 

 Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values statements. 

EDUCATION: 

 Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nursing, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

 Experience interpreting 12 lead EKGs required 

 Experience with treadmill stress test using Bruce protocol required 

 Experience with pacemaker and internal cardiac defibrillators also preferred 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

 BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days of hire  

Physician Services

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

 HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Exercise Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.