Exercise Coach - Cardiac Rehab

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in April 2025!

When open in April, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Rehab Exercise Coach to help patients recover from heart-related conditions and improve their overall cardiovascular health.

• Work with patients to support and encourage them to meet their health and life goals after recovering from cardiac events, including heart attacks, surgeries, and other cardiac conditions.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support, education, and guidance to patients and their families.
• Directly contribute to promoting cardiovascular health and improving patient outcomes.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, or related field from an accredited college or university required.

Experience:

• One year experience preferred. Accepting new graduates.
• Expertise in exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factors modification strategies, counseling techniques, and uses of behavior change programs technologies.
• Strong understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of exercise on patients with heart disease, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Experience working in cardiac rehab preferred.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making.

License / Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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