Cardiac Rehab Specialist
$61,214–$94,411 year
On-siteLawrenceville, Georgia, 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 group, and large group settings while educating clients on technique and equipment use. Oversee the "Return to Play" program for injured clients by communicating progress with physical therapists and physicians. Complete assessments, create exercise plans, document results, and maintain equipment and a clean environment per health department codes. Provide mentorship and training to Exercise Therapists and Specialists. Requires Basic Life Support certification, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and ability to lift heavy items, ambulate patients, and navigate crowded clinical spaces.
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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