Job Description

Responsible for directing the care and progress of patients in the Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs. Reviews medical records of patients, selecting pertinent data to initiate and implement patient specific plan of care. Collaborates with other health care team members in planning patient's care. Implements exercise prescriptions for patients being mindful of their risk stratification. Assess physiologic responses to exercise, including vital signs, telemetry rhythm, and subjective patient responses. Adjusts exercise levels as indicated/appropriate.

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or closely related field, six to twelve months of previous work related experience or applicable internship, and three to six months of on the job training. Successful completion of department specific orientation, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.