The Cardiac Rehab Specialist provides therapy programs for patients that qualify per Medicare guidelines for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab services. He/she provides direct patient care including assessment, development of the plan of care in response to physician prescription, treatment, documentation, and patient education to clients of all ages. She/He directs patient participation and progression in accordance with clinical best practice guidelines to restore, reinforce and enhance patient performance in the prevention of disease and its associated risk factors. He/she facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation to disease. The Cardiac Rehab Specialist is accountable to productivity and personal and professional growth. He/she should possess the skills to be adaptable to a dynamic team environment and open to the idea of developing, promoting, and performing new programs to facilitate rehabilitation. She/He is responsible for student supervision.

Essential Skills: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehab, or related field of study. BLS. ACLS. Basic computer skills. Word. Outlook. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data). Must possess good time management skills, good communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing situations, a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, the ability to problem solve and suggest solutions, and the ability to function successfully in a team environment.