EXERCISE THERAPIST
Core
Conducts cardiac rehabilitation functions to facilitate patient cardiac fitness, focusing on risk factor reduction and long-term lifestyle changes.
Role type
Exercise Therapist (Cardiac Rehab)
Builds
Safe and effective exercise prescriptions and group education programs for cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Exercise prescription, patient assessment, therapeutic technique execution, group facilitation, clinical decision making, documentation, equipment operation
Preferred skills
CCRP certification, AACVPR program knowledge, virtual rehab delivery
Technologies
Scottcare System, Zoom, AACVPR Outcome Data Registry
Responsibilities
Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans; Perform therapeutic exercises and monitor vital signs; Lead group education classes on exercise principles; Document progress and update exercise prescriptions; Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians; Provide patient and family education on behavior modification.