Overview
The Manager, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation provides operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving program growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship. Working in a collaborative dyad partnership with physician leadership, the Manager leads quality improvement initiatives, supports strategic planning, develops staff, and fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational, clinical, and administrative oversight for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation departments, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery.
- Partner collaboratively with physician leaders in a dyad leadership model to align clinical, operational, and strategic goals.
- Lead departmental quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, implementing evidence-based practices, and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Develop and execute strategies to support program growth, improve patient access, and optimize patient throughput.
- Establish, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, workflows, and standard operating practices to promote consistency and operational efficiency.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for rehabilitation team members while fostering employee engagement and professional development.
- Build strong collaborative relationships across cardiovascular services and other interdisciplinary departments to promote seamless patient care.
- Manage departmental resources, including staffing, equipment, supplies, and operating budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient resource utilization.
- Champion initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction, customer service excellence, and the overall patient experience.
- Support staff education through ongoing teaching, mentoring, competency validation, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensure departmental compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness training, annual competencies, and required educational programs for all rehabilitation staff.
- Oversee staff scheduling, payroll/timekeeping, attendance management, and approval of time-off requests while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
- Represent cardiovascular rehabilitation services in community outreach, educational events, wellness initiatives, and public speaking engagements to promote cardiovascular health.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic initiatives that support organizational goals and service line growth.
- Participate in committees, leadership meetings, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience working within a cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation setting.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and organizational leadership.
- Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies and performance improvement principles, including the ability to analyze data, implement process improvements, and measure outcomes.
- Experience managing departmental budgets, monitoring financial performance, and effectively allocating resources to support operational goals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, patient, financial, and organizational information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and organizational policies.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Credentials
Education
- Bachelors degree in Exercise physiology, Exercise Science, Respiratory therapy, Nursing, or related field of study.
Entry
USD $90,916.80/Yr.
Max
USD $140,920.00/Yr.
