Exercise Physiologist - Pulmonary Rehab

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist supports patients recovering from acute coronary events, helping restore and maintain their optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational, and emotional status. The role works closely with patients’ physicians, staff members, and other hospital departments to coordinate admissions and establish initial exercise prescriptions using ACSM and AACVPR practice guidelines. The position focuses on cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems, cardiac risk factors, and functional capacity for patients across all phases of Cardiopulmonary Services. The Exercise Physiologist evaluates patient progress toward goals and recognizes potential emergencies during exercise.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a Master of Education degree in an exercise studies curriculum from an accredited school approved by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
• Current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
• Current BLS certification through an International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)-provided course; the course must include a manikin checkoff.

Responsibilities

• Support patients recovering from acute coronary events to facilitate restoration and maintenance of optimal status.
• Coordinate patient admissions with physicians, staff members, and other hospital departments.
• Establish initial exercise prescriptions using ACSM and AACVPR practice guidelines.
• Focus on cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems, cardiac risk factors, and functional capacity for patients in all phases of Cardiopulmonary Services.
• Evaluate patients’ progress toward goals.
• Recognize potential emergency situations during exercise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time