Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Since Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryResponsible for administering aerobic and other exercise programs with patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders in collaboration and conjunction with RNrsquos and therapists to enhance quality of life manage health risk and promote lasting health behavior change The specialist performs maximal and submaximal graded exercise tests and develops and administer programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance cardiovascular function muscular strength and endurance and balanceWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Since Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryResponsible for administering aerobic and other exercise programs with patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders in collaboration and conjunction with RNrsquos and therapists to enhance quality of life manage health risk and promote lasting health behavior change The specialist performs maximal and submaximal graded exercise tests and develops and administer programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance cardiovascular function muscular strength and endurance and balanceBachelorrsquos Degree in Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Kinesiology Physical or Occupational Therapy or equivalent combination of education andor experienceCertification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine ACSMBLS certifiedOne year experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useThorough knowledge of cardiac exercise programs and exercise science Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately Able to take appropriate actions in response to changes circumstances and problems Must be organized flexible a team player and able to work efficiently in a noisy environmentAbility to prioritize daily work assignmentsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentBachelorrsquos Degree in Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Kinesiology Physical or Occupational Therapy or equivalent combination of education andor experienceCertification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine ACSMBLS certifiedOne year experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useThorough knowledge of cardiac exercise programs and exercise science Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately Able to take appropriate actions in response to changes circumstances and problems Must be organized flexible a team player and able to work efficiently in a noisy environmentAbility to prioritize daily work assignmentsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment