Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist to lead cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and exercise prescription for patients recovering from acute coronary events.

You will collaborate with physicians and hospital teams to coordinate admission and initiate individualized exercise programs based on ACSM and AACVPR guidelines. The role emphasizes cardiopulmonary assessment, functional capacity evaluation, and prompt recognition of potential emergencies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or an M.Ed. in exercise studies from an ACSM-approved program.
• Current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR-compliant courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross) with manikin check-off.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission and establish initial exercise prescription using ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
• Focus on cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems, risk factors and functional capacity across all phases of Cardiopulmonary Services.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals and recognize emergent situations during exercise.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff and other departments to optimize patient care.

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science

Master of Education in Exercise Studies

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist to lead cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and exercise prescription for patients recovering from acute coronary events.

You will collaborate with physicians and hospital teams to coordinate admission and initiate individualized exercise programs based on ACSM and AACVPR guidelines. The role emphasizes cardiopulmonary assessment, functional capacity evaluation, and prompt recognition of potential emergencies