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HCA Healthcare Fitness Specialist Cardiac Services PRN in Wichita, Kansas
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Fitness Specialist Cardiac Services PRN opening with Wesley Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits
Wesley Medical Center, 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Fitness Specialist Cardiac Services PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides guidance and direction in assisting Cardiac rehabilitation clients to meet their fitness/lifestyle behavior changes and prevention through education, coaching and individualized counseling sessions. Provide l lifetime fitness education to participating clients through individual consultations or group classes. Responsible for the development and implementation of the latest literature on fitness and sports medicine education for Cardiac rehab participants, staff and the community. Continuously improves processes and services of the department.
Develops new education designed to assist the Cardiac rehabilitation patient with controllable risk factor management
Teaches nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle classes according to medical protocols of obesity, lipids, and other behavior modification based wellness programs
Provides fitness and physical assessment measurements and individualized exercise prescriptions that are in line with the ACSM American College of Sports Medicine organization
Assists in the Cardiac rehabilitation process for referred clients, working in accordance with established Wesley Medical Center policies
Counsels patients one-on-one requiring nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle interventions, such as smoking cessation, living with heart disease and stress management
Effectively responds to all stressful and emergency situations arising in the cardiac rehab area, ensuring that all Wesley Medical Center policies and procedures are followed
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in the concepts of exercise science, health education and behavior management
Maintains or improves patient safety and cleanliness in the Cardiac Rehab department
Participates or initiates a process improvement for the department
Assists with the recruitment and orientation of new and prospective patients to the Cardiac Rehab program
Assists annually with the delivery of wellness and prevention programs or presentations sponsored by Wesley Medical Center
Presents data, education or research information at least at one of the staff-meetings
Establishes, develops and maintains a positive relationship with physicians, physician assistants and physician’s RNs, whose practice involves potential referrals to the Cardiac Rehab program, encouraging them to utilize the services available
Performs all other duties as assigned
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Bachelors Degree
For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-medical-center/) is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.
Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.
Home to Wesley Children's Hospital (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-childrens/) , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center (https://wesleymc.com/specialties/trauma-center?location=wesley-medical-center) and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.
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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Fitness Specialist Cardiac Services PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
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.