Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist/Specialist

Position Summary

• The Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist / Specialist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation services to patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• The role ensures compliance with **MOPH Qatar regulations**, focusing on patient safety, clinical excellence, and multidisciplinary care.
• **Core Duties & Responsibilities:*** Perform **comprehensive patient assessments,** including medical history, cardiac risk stratification, and functional capacity evaluation
• Develop and implement **individualised cardiac rehabilitation plans** as per physician orders
• Supervise **structured exercise programs** (Phase I, II, III cardiac rehab)
• Continuously monitor **patient vital signs and clinical response** during therapy sessions
• Educate patients and families on:
• + Lifestyle modification (diet, physical activity)
• + Risk factor management (hypertension, diabetes, smoking cessation)
• + Medication adherence
• Maintain accurate **clinical documentation** in line with MOPH standards
• Ensure adherence to **infection control policies** and patient safety protocols
• Respond effectively to **cardiac emergencies** (BLS/ACLS protocols)
• Participate in **clinical audits, quality improvement, and risk management programs**
• Collaborate with **multidisciplinary teams** (cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists)

**Qualification Requirements: (MOPH-Aligned)*** Bachelor’s Degree in

+ Exercise Science OR

+ Related Allied Health Field

• **Valid MOPH License / Eligibility** in the relevant category
• Minimum **2–3 years of clinical experience** in cardiac rehab/cardiology / ICU / physiotherapy
• Certification in:
• + **BLS (Mandatory)**
• + **ACLS (Preferred / Required in hospital setting)**
• **Competency Requirements:*** Knowledge of **cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation protocols**
• Ability to interpret **ECG, vital signs, and exercise tolerance**
• Strong **clinical decision-making skills**
• Effective **communication and patient education ability**
• Familiarity with **MOPH policies, patient rights, and documentation standards**
• R**egulatory & Compliance Responsibilities:*** Practice within the scope defined by the **Ministry of Public Health**
• Maintain **valid professional license and CPD requirements**
• Adhere to **Qatar healthcare laws, ethical standards, and confidentiality policies**
• **Experience (Preferred):*** Experience in **hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation programs**
• Exposure to **post-cardiac surgery and chronic cardiac patient management**
• **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):*** Patient recovery outcomes and functional improvement
• Compliance with treatment protocols
• Patient satisfaction scores
• Documentation accuracy and audit compliance

How to Apply