Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Therapist - Outpatient, Flexible Workforce
Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The therapist is responsible for the safe delivery of cardiac and pulmonary rehab care, including examination, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. They collaborate with patients and families to implement interventions and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
We are seeking a dynamic cardiac/pulmonary rehab therapist to join our outpatient flexible workforce team!
The FWF team provides staffing coverage for cardiac and pulmonary rehab across several outpatient cardiac rehab clinics in the greater Twin Cities metro area.
In collaboration with patients and families, the cardiac/pulmonary 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.
FTE 0.8, authorized to work 64 hours per pay period.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with variable start/end times covering an 8-hour, day shift. Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more! 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 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.
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 Productivity Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity Quality Improvement Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Exercise-related field (Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology), OR MN Licensure in Physical or Occupational Therapy Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) within 180 Days
Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or an Exercise Related field (i.e. Exercise Science, Exercise physiology) 1 year experience Certified Exercise Specialist (CES) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE).
The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Requires a Bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field or MN licensure in Physical or Occupational Therapy, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred candidates hold a Master's or Doctorate degree and relevant certifications like CES or RCEP.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
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