Cardiac Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

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Cardiopulmonary Occupational Therapist
Cardio-Respiratory Rehabilitation Specialist
Cardiac and Pulmonary OT
Occupational Therapist (Heart and Lung Rehabilitation)
Cardiac Care OT

Last updated on 18 Dec 2025

Overview

A Cardiac Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist specializes in assisting individuals recovering from heart-related conditions such as heart attacks, heart surgery, or chronic cardiac diseases. They focus on restoring functional abilities, improving physical endurance, and helping patients adopt heart-healthy lifestyles to prevent future cardiac events.

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Job Description
  1. Assessing patients’ functional limitations and overall cardiac health.
  2. Designing individualized rehabilitation plans to restore strength, stamina, and independence.
  3. Educating patients on energy conservation, pacing strategies, and safe activity levels.
  4. Teaching relaxation techniques to manage stress and promote cardiovascular health.
  5. Assisting with lifestyle modifications, including exercise, diet, and daily activity planning.
  6. Providing support for returning to work, hobbies, and other meaningful activities.
  7. Collaborating with cardiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
  8. Monitoring patient progress and adjusting therapy plans based on recovery milestones.
Key Skills for this Job Role

Empathy

Team Work

Patient Care

Communication

Pulmonary Medicine

Cardiac Expertise

rehabilitation

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