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Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist

Essentia Health

Detroit Lakes, MN

RN · Exercise Physiologists

Posted Jul 29

Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Rehab

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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About this role

Seeking an Exercise Physiologist to serve as a cardiac rehabilitation specialist at Saint Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes. This is a casual, as-needed position. In addition to other duties, this employee and will assist with cardiac stress testing, with the potential for training and completing PFT testing. Education

Qualifications

Completion of an exercise physiology program.

Key

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Responsibilities

Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients ages 13 years old and older referred to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, and other programs associated with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Services.

Involved in the ongoing development of these programs.

Conduct Stress Tests

This position is a casual/PRN position, intended to fill in PTOs, Leaves and open shifts. Available hours would fall Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. No weekend or holiday requirements.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

BLS certification within 1 month of hire.

ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

ACSM Certification at the exercise specialist level within 12 months of employment

OR a current RN license in MN with Cardiac Rehabilitation certification within 12 months.

About Essentia Health

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) FTE: 0

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Requirements

  • Completion of an exercise physiology program.
  • Key
  • BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
  • ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
  • ACSM Certification at the exercise specialist level within 12 months of employment
  • OR a current RN license in MN with Cardiac Rehabilitation certification within 12 months.

Place

City
Detroit Lakes, MN
Median rent
$954/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$62,958/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
1% below the national average

Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Detroit Lakes is a lakeside community in west-central Minnesota, known for its namesake lake and surrounding waterways. Outdoor recreation dominates the local lifestyle, with boating, fishing, and trails like the Paul Bunyan State Trail drawing year-round visitors. It's a small-town setting where nurses can expect a slower pace and strong community ties.

Map showing the location of Detroit Lakes, MN
Approximate location in Detroit Lakes, MN. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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