About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is the one of the Mid Atlantic's largest academic health care providers and consists of 3 campuses: Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, ChristianaCare is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women's health services and ranked by US News & World as Best Hospital.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Coordinates Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation practitioner assignments and resources. Works closely with other members of the health care team to coordinate Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation care needs. Makes daily determination of appropriate staffing levels. Is a resource to Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehab staff, nursing, physicians and others on departmental policies and procedures. Creates and maintains budget. Initiates and completes hiring process into the Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation department. Is responsible for compiling and submitting documentation for American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary recertification for each of the Outpatient CR/PR facilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Exercise Physiologist, Registered Nurse, Respiratory TherapistMust be licensed and maintain licensing as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist. Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related field required, Master’s Degree in a Health-related field and or Business Administration preferred. 5 years’ experience Managing Cardiac / Pulm. Rehab ServicesAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of current trends in Cardiac/Pulm. Rehab and be willing to discuss these trends with co-workers and other health professionals.Knowledge of JC requirements and standards. Knowledge of body systems and specific knowledge of cardiac & pulmonary systems.Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to operate, maintain and conduct routine troubleshooting techniques on various types of Cardiac /Pulm. Rehabilitation equipment. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions including medical emergencies.Ability to discuss and develop patient therapy goals with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Current BLS and ACLS certificationsMust be licensed and maintain licensing as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist.Some travel required as needed to meet/consult and assist at multiple CCHS sites of service. Post End DateJun 30, 2025EEO Posting StatementChristiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.