RESPONSIBILITIES

**I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:**
• As part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, evaluates and assesses the needs of patients with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases directed toward improving the patient’s understanding and management of their cardiovascular disease. Treatment plans include education of the risk factors, lifestyle modifications and physical reconditioning in individual or group classes for outpatients (Phase 2 & 3).
• Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the department and Medical Center.

**II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
• Required: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• Frequent: walking.
• Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, squatting, twisting body, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 20 pounds, lifting and carrying ...