Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Therapist

Intermountain Health•Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, UT

2d•$24 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Therapist is an entry-level position supporting cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation through patient monitoring, implementation of prescribed exercise programs, and basic patient education. The role works with a multidisciplinary care team to promote safe exercise participation, accurate documentation, and positive patient outcomes in a structured rehabilitation setting.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in a bachelor's program at an accredited institution in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology, with the program to be completed in 3–5 years.
Successfully complete a formal EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection course within six months of hire.
Have basic clinical monitoring skills, including measuring vital signs and recognizing common exercise-related symptoms.
Have foundational exercise instruction skills, including safe equipment use and cueing proper exercise technique.
Communicate with and educate patients using clear, supportive, age-appropriate coaching strategies.
Have basic computer skills and the ability to learn electronic documentation systems and standard rehabilitation equipment.
Work effectively on a team and follow directions from clinical staff.
Hold current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification.

Nice To Haves

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required by the facility.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for pediatric programs.

Responsibilities

Apply foundational exercise principles for cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation and develop knowledge of departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Obtain and record patient information, including medical history, medications, vital signs, and observed symptoms.
Monitor patients during exercise sessions, recognize changes in physiological or subjective responses, and promptly report concerns to supervising clinical staff.
Carry out prescribed exercise programs as directed, helping patients use appropriate equipment, workloads, and modalities.
Assist with functional capacity testing, such as six-minute walk tests, bike tests, and submaximal exercise tests.
Support day-to-day delivery of disease-specific exercise and lifestyle interventions as a member of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Provide basic patient education and coaching on safe exercise, symptom recognition, perceived exertion, and general lifestyle modification principles.
Assist with inpatient mobility and activities of daily living according to delegated plans of care, monitoring patient tolerance and vital signs during activity.
Document patient participation, observations, and clinical data accurately and promptly in accordance with departmental standards developed to meet AACVPR accreditation guidelines.
Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and equipment safety checks.
Perform other assigned duties, including assisting with orientation of new staff or students.