Hospital: Rane Hospital Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: From ₹25,000 per month, as advertised

Reports To: Consultant Cardiologist / Medical Director

1. Job Summary

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering secure, individualized rehabilitation programs for patients with cardiovascular diseases. The role focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, functional capacity, exercise tolerance, and quality of life while supporting recovery after cardiac surgery or cardiac events.
1. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Patient Assessment

- Assess patients before starting cardiac rehabilitation.
- Review medical history, diagnosis, investigations, and prescribed medications.
- Record baseline vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Assess functional capacity using appropriate tests, such as the Six-Minute Walk Test and Sit-to-Stand Test.
- Identify cardiovascular risk factors and determine exercise suitability in consultation with the treating team.

B. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy

- Provide Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cardiac rehabilitation, as applicable.
- Develop individualized exercise programs based on the patient's clinical condition and functional capacity.
- Supervise aerobic exercises, resistance training, flexibility exercises, and functional mobility activities.
- Provide early mobilization and rehabilitation to eligible post-operative and cardiac patients.
- Gradually progress exercise intensity according to patient tolerance and medical recommendations.

C.



Monitoring and Patient Safety

- Monitor vital signs before, during, and after exercise sessions.
- Observe ECG when indicated and available under the hospital's clinical protocols.
- Recognize warning signs such as chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, abnormal blood pressure responses, and arrhythmias.
- Stop exercise and initiate the hospital emergency response protocol when required.
- Ensure appropriate emergency equipment and safety measures are available.

D. Patient Education and Counselling

- Educate patients about safe physical activity and recovery after cardiac events.
- Provide guidance on lifestyle modification, stress management, weight management, and smoking cessation.
- Reinforce medication adherence and dietary advice provided by the treating team.
- Prepare individualized home exercise programs and educate patients about warning signs.
- Encourage long-term adherence to cardiac rehabilitation.

E. Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain patient assessment forms, treatment notes, exercise records, and progress reports.
- Document vital signs, exercise tolerance, clinical observations, and adverse events.
- Prepare discharge rehabilitation summaries and home exercise plans.
- Maintain accurate records in the hospital's EMR system and comply with applicable NABH standards.

F. Team Coordination





- Coordinate with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nursing staff, physiotherapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Communicate patient progress and report clinical concerns promptly.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, departmental audits, and quality improvement activities.

1. Educational Qualifications

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy or a relevant specialization is preferred.
- Valid professional registration, wherever applicable.

1. Experience

- Preferably 1–2 years of experience in cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology, ICU, cardiothoracic surgery, or critical care.
- Freshers with relevant clinical training may be considered according to hospital requirements.

1. Required Skills

- Knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation protocols and exercise prescription.
- Ability to monitor vital signs and recognize cardiac warning signs.
- Understanding of ECG monitoring and cardiovascular risk assessment.
- Strong patient counselling and communication skills.
- Emergency response awareness and teamwork.
- Good clinical documentation and computer skills.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Completion and accuracy of patient assessments.
- Adherence to prescribed rehabilitation protocols.
- Patient safety and appropriate escalation of clinical concerns.
- Improvement in functional capacity and exercise tolerance.
- Patient attendance, education, and adherence to rehabilitation plans.
- Timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Education

- Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cardiac Rehab Physiotherapist (Chembur)
🏢 Rane Hospital
📍 Chembur