Supervisor-Cardiac Rehab

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Supervisor-Cardiac Rehab is a professional caregiver and department mentor who performs patient assessment, develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an exercise prescription for patient populations with various cardiac diagnoses. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals.  Responsible for the supervision, scheduling, and time card approval of other staff members.   Assists the Cardiac Rehabilitation staff with the teaching programs, exercise sessions, and other activities of the program.  Provides services in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including exercise tolerance testing, vital sign monitoring, and individualized treatment planning.
• Provide leadership and clinical guidance for all cardiac rehabilitation program staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation protocols in alignment with AACVPR and CMS standards to include program metrics including patient outcomes, attendance, and satisfaction; generate regular performance reports
• Assist with budget preparation, staffing schedules, timecards, performance evaluations, and equipment maintenance or procurement.
• Participate in patient and community education regarding cardiac health, exercise, nutrition, and risk factor management.
• Coordinate physician referrals, patient scheduling, and program enrollment to optimize throughput and outcomes.
• Serve as the clinical liaison with cardiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Attends meetings on behalf of department and participates in organization and department initiatives.
• Runs reports, performs data review and analysis, and assists the Director as needed.

Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities

• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a cardiac rehabilitation or related clinical exercise program required.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
• Minimum one (1)year supervisor or lead experience, required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Nursing, preferred.

Certification:

• Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required within 6 months of hire or transfer. 
• Current ACSM Exercise Specialist certification, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Salary : $63,500 - $518,000