Cardiac Exercise Physiologist - Mon-Fri, Benefits & CME

US Heart and Vascular; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular seeks a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist to join Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on assessing and coordinating exercise-based patient care with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious treatment.

The EP collaborates with physicians and staff, uses ACSM/AACVPR/AHA guidelines, and maintains certification. Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related healthcare field.
• Active ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes and educates patients on exercises per ACSM, AACVPR, and AHA guidelines.
• Calculates THR, METs, and 6-minute walk; tracks progress per protocol.
• Monitors telemetry and interprets EKG data before/during/after sessions.
• Maintains equipment and documents care in patient portals or reports.
• Participates in education activities and community outreach.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Telemetry monitoring

Patient education

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Job description

US Heart and Vascular seeks a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist to join Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on assessing and coordinating exercise-based patient care with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious treatment.

The EP collaborates with physicians and staff, uses ACSM/AACVPR/AHA guidelines, and maintains certification. Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.