Cardiac Exercise Physiologist — Mon–Fri, CME Allowance

US Heart & Vascular; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday–Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist to assess, plan, implement and monitor patient exercise programs in coordination with the Cardiology team.

The role requires knowledge of ACSM, AACVPR and AHA guidelines, ACLS certification, telemetry and EKG interpretation, patient education, and precise documentation. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related healthcare field
• Active ACLS certification
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and cardiology terminology
• Ability to perform testing per protocol and follow-up according to protocol

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient exercise.
• Prescribe and educate patients on exercises per ACSM/AACVPR/AHA guidelines.
• Calculate and interpret THR, METs, 6-minute walk test and related data.
• Monitor telemetry sessions and interpret EKG data.
• Document patient care and follow-up in charts and portals.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety on the exercise floor.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science / Exercise Physiology / Physical Education or related healthcare field

Job description

US Heart & Vascular in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist to assess, plan, implement and monitor patient exercise programs in coordination with the Cardiology team.

The role requires knowledge of ACSM, AACVPR and AHA guidelines, ACLS certification, telemetry and EKG interpretation, patient education, and precise documentation. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field is required.