Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
Implements cardiovascular risk modification programs through exercise training, education, and counseling for cardiac patients and their families. Responsibilities include assessing physical conditions, designing individualized activity plans, and monitoring clinical signs during exercise sessions.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
Date Posted: June 26, 2026
Department: 38015050 Mercy Cardiovascular Rehab
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 0
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Implements programs to modify cardiovascular risk factors through exercise training, multidisciplinary education and counseling for individuals with known cardiac disease and for their families. Assists cardiac individuals in attaining an optimal level of physical, psychosocial and vocational functioning.
Principle Responsibilities
Assesses physical condition of patient and evaluate patient for graded exercise.
Contacts patients in a timely manner after receiving referrals.
Educates patient on what services are available to them.
Documents heart/lung sounds, musculoskeletal problems or concerns and status of incision site.
Reviews medical history to assess problems with beginning physical activity.
Designs and implements individualized exercise or activity plans for each assigned patient.
Identifies learning needs of each patient.
Reports progress on the patient care plan.
Instructs the patient and family on appropriate home exercises/activities.
Monitors progress during exercise sessions.
Analyzes and interprets clinical signs and symptoms along with exercise EKG strips during the sessions.
Adjusts the exercise plan accordingly
Follows correct procedures in an emergency situation.
Patient Education.
Assesses patient’s family’s knowledge concerning cardiovascular risk factors.
Develops and implements, in collaboration with clients and individual, realistic education plan.
Conducts classes on heart disease and risk factor modification.
Develops and utilizes cardiac rehab educational materials.
Consults/collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care, cardiac rehab education and program development.
Communicates with patient’s physician and/or other health care professional as needs dictate.
Participates in meetings with medical director for patient care and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintains department statistics and reports.
Develops ongoing programs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation services.
Maintain equipment.
May set up equipment for each procedure.
May train and provide in-servicing on all outreach accounts on equipment used, including downloading techniques.
May trouble shoot outreach accounts equipment or connectivity issues.
Other duties as assigned.
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
$32.92 to $45.12 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. A Master's degree and one year of cardiac rehab experience are preferred.
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