Job Description (JD)Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Position
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Department
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Reports To
Head – Cardiac Rehabilitation / Consultant Cardiologist / Medical Director
Location
Rane Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Chembur, Mumbai
Job Summary
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for delivering comprehensive Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cardiac rehabilitation services to patients with cardiovascular diseases. The role includes patient assessment, exercise prescription, supervised rehabilitation, risk factor modification, patient education, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination to improve functional capacity, reduce cardiovascular risk, and enhance quality of life while ensuring patient safety and NABH compliance.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesClinical Assessment
- Perform detailed pre-rehabilitation assessments.
- Review diagnosis, investigations, medications, and medical history.
- Conduct cardiovascular risk stratification.
- Assess functional capacity using standardized tools (6MWT, TUG, Sit-to-Stand Test, MET estimation).
- Record baseline vitals:
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Rate
- Respiratory Rate
- SpO₂
- BMI
- Waist Circumference
- Blood Glucose (if required)
Exercise Prescription
- Develop individualized exercise plans using FITT principles.
- Prescribe:
- Aerobic Training
- Resistance Training
- Flexibility Exercises
- Balance Training
- Functional Training
- Progress exercise intensity based on patient tolerance and clinical guidelines.
- Monitor exercise response and modify the prescription accordingly.
Exercise Supervision
- Supervise all cardiac rehabilitation sessions.
- Monitor:
- Heart Rate
- Blood Pressure
- ECG (where applicable)
- Oxygen Saturation
- Borg RPE Scale
- Symptoms of ischemia or heart failure
- Identify abnormal physiological responses.
- Initiate emergency response as per hospital protocol.
Patient Education
Educate patients regarding:
- Cardiac disease and recovery
- Lifestyle modification
- Risk factor management
- Home exercise program
- Nutrition
- Weight management
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management
- Medication adherence
- Sleep hygiene
- Return-to-work and activity guidelines
Clinical Documentation
- Complete assessment forms.
- Maintain rehabilitation progress notes.
- Document exercise parameters for every session.
- Record adverse events.
- Prepare discharge reports and home exercise plans.
- Ensure documentation complies with NABH standards.
Coordinate with:
- Cardiologists
- Physiotherapists
- Dietitians
- Nursing Staff
- Clinical Psychologists
- Diabetes Educators
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Quality & Safety
- Follow infection control practices.
- Ensure equipment safety before every session.
- Maintain emergency trolley readiness.
- Report incidents and near misses.
- Participate in quality indicators and audits.
- Support NABH documentation and departmental audits.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain rehabilitation schedules.
- Prepare monthly activity reports.
- Monitor patient attendance.
- Maintain departmental records.
- Assist in community awareness programs and health camps.
EligibilityEssential Qualification
- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Experience
- Minimum 1–2 years in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiology, ICU, Cath Lab, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Critical Care.
Skills Required
- Cardiac rehabilitation protocols
- Exercise prescription
- ECG interpretation
- Cardiac risk stratification
- Functional assessment
- Emergency management
- Patient counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- MS Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
