Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Coord

About the role

We are looking for an experienced cardiac rehab RN or clinical exercise physiologist to help build and manage our cardiac rehabilitation program. This person will provide patient care while taking responsibility for the daily coordination, clinical documentation and performance of the cardiac program. We want someone who understands what a successful program looks like and can recognize where patients, staff or processes need more attention. Patients entering cardiac rehab may be anxious about exercise or unsure of what they can safely do. The ability to listen, explain the purpose of treatment and build confidence is an important part of this role. Patients should understand their plan and feel supported throughout their recovery.

What makes this opportunity different: You will help build the program from the beginning, including clinical workflows, patient education, documentation processes and daily routines. Your experience will help shape how the program operates and how patients experience their care. You will report to the clinic director for daily operations and work closely with the cardiac medical director on clinical protocols, patient progression and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient intake and review physician orders, qualifying diagnoses, relevant medical records and information needed for participation
• Complete initial assessments and risk stratification within your professional scope and established protocols
• Guide exercise within the physician prescribed plan and monitor ECG, vital signs, symptoms and exercise response
• Recognize concerning symptoms or rhythm changes, stop exercise when indicated and activate the emergency response process
• Prepare individualized treatment plans with the medical director
• Coordinate initial physician approval and physician review and signatures at least every 30 days
• Provide education on exercise, cardiac risk factors and strategies for maintaining progress
• Complete or coordinate psychosocial and nutrition assessments and connect patients with additional support when needed
• Listen to patient concerns, identify barriers to participation and help patients understand the value of completing their prescribed care
• Maintain accurate session documentation, reassessments and discharge records within program and payer deadlines
• Track visits per FTE, clinician productivity, coding utilization, documentation compliance, no show rates, plan of