Cardiac Rehab Specialist
$61,214–$94,411 year
On-siteRapid City, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct fitness and athletic performance assessments on new clients, then create and deliver personalized exercise plans in one-on-one, small, and large group settings. Oversee the "Return to Play" program for injured clients by communicating progress with physical therapists and physicians. Educate clients on proper exercise techniques and equipment usage while documenting results and maintaining medical equipment to ensure a safe environment. Provide mentorship and training to Exercise Therapists and Specialists. Maintain a clean facility adhering to health department codes. Requires Basic Life Support certification, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and ability to lift, ambulate patients, and navigate crowded clinical spaces. PRN status at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
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 and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- 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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