Cardiac Rehab Specialist
$61,214–$94,411 year
On-siteChandler, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Assess client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identify movement dysfunction, and develop treatment programs for rehabilitation, return to play, and injury prevention. Deliver exercise plans in 1:1, small, and large group settings while educating clients on technique and equipment use. Oversee the "Return to Play" program, documenting results and training clearly. Maintain equipment and a clean environment per health codes, and provide mentorship to Exercise Therapists and Specialists. Requires Basic Life Support certification, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accredited institution
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment
- Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is preferred
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