Exercise Physiologist Part Time

LCMC Health • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist plans, organizes, and conducts inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise therapy and education programs in accordance with guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, and Cardiopulmonary Services. The role supports patients beginning cardiac rehabilitation, including through group exercise classes, exercise instruction, assessment, and education to help them recover and manage cardiac risk factors.

The position works collaboratively with cardiac rehabilitation team members and consults with the medical director as needed. It also contributes to program development and growth, supports a safe and functional exercise environment, and maintains professional knowledge through continuing education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Exercise Physiology.
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist certification within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• One year of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients during interviews, exercise therapy, and the discharge process.
• Assess and document patients’ activity levels, vital signs, symptoms, and psychosocial concerns.
• Collaborate with cardiac rehabilitation team members and consult with the medical director as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise exercise classes.
• Report exposures appropriately and maintain a safe environment for cardiac rehabilitation participants.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and take corrective action through proper communication channels.
• Assist in developing admission criteria with the medical director and in accordance with AACVPR guidelines.
• Support program growth by scheduling referrals and recommending ways to increase patient participation.
• Counsel patients and use behavior modification techniques to reduce heart disease risk factors.
• Attend in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and/or certification programs for professional growth and development.
• Develop cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for group or individual exercise sessions.
• Operate exercise equipment safely, explain exercise performance according to the exercise prescription, and respond to questions about clients’ exercise plans.
• Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of exercise equipment and the environment.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and EKG recognition and interpretation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level