Cardiac Rehab Specialist
$61,214–$94,411 year
On-siteWheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Assess client fitness and athletic performance capacities to identify movement dysfunction and improvement opportunities. Develop treatment programs for rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and sports performance goals. Deliver exercise plans in 1:1, small group, and large group settings while educating clients on technique and equipment use. Oversee the "Return to Play" program for injured clients, communicating progress with physical therapists and physicians. Document results and training clearly, maintain equipment for safety, and ensure a clean environment per health codes. Provide mentorship, training, and oversight to Exercise Therapists and Exercise Specialists. Requires Basic Life Support certification and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
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
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is preferred
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