Cardiac Rehab Coordinator

The Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. This position provides patient assessment, exercise supervision, education, and ongoing monitoring in accordance with physician-directed treatment plans, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory standards. The coordinator works collaboratively with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team to promote optimal patient outcomes, reduce disease-related complications, and support long-term wellness.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patients during rehabilitation sessions, including assessment of vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and exercise tolerance.
• Implement and progress prescribed exercise programs utilizing established clinical protocols and physician orders.
• Provide education and counseling related to cardiovascular and pulmonary disease management, risk factor modification, medication compliance, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Perform outcome assessments and track patient progress throughout the rehabilitation program.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and maintain competency in emergency response procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development activities, and performance measurement efforts.
• Support compliance with applicable CMS, AACVPR, hospital, and departmental standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or graduation from an accredited healthcare professional program.
• Current Kansas licensure, registration, or certification in an applicable healthcare discipline, including:
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Prior experience in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise physiology, cardiology, respiratory care, or chronic disease management.
• Specialty certification such as ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP), or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease processes and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to safely supervise therapeutic exercise and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm recognition and interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, patient education, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Competency in electronic medical record documentation and data management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist patients with exercise equipment and mobility as needed.
• Ability to lift, move, or transfer up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform CPR and participate in emergency response activities.