Cardiac Rehab Specialist
$61,214–$94,411 year
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assess client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identify movement dysfunction, and develop treatment programs for rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and sports performance goals. 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 for injured clients, communicating progress with physical therapists and physicians. Complete assessments for new clients, create individualized exercise plans, and document results clearly and timely. Maintain equipment to ensure safety and adhere to health department codes for a clean work environment. Provide mentorship and oversight to Exercise Therapists and Specialists. Requires Basic Life Support certification, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and ability to lift, transfer patients, and navigate crowded clinical areas.
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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