Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist to develop and supervise cardiac rehabilitation programs, perform ECG-guided testing, and tailor exercise and nutrition plans under physician direction.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field (Master’s preferred); 2+ years cardiac/pulmonary care; internship of 400+ hours; BLS; proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of direct cardiac/pulmonary patient care experience preferred.
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification preferred.
• Proficient in ECG interpretation and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Perform ECG testing and interpret results under physician guidance.
• Educate patients and families; lead group sessions.
• Coordinate with medical staff to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

ECG interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:

Develops individual exercise, training, and nutrition programs to provide treatment for patients. Conducts fitness testing to assess physical condition. Sets up and checks equipment for stress testing and administers tests to patients following established procedures as directed by a physician. Prepares and secures electrodes to ensure interpretable results; explains methods and procedure to patient while evaluating patient's total condition throughout the tests. Records and calculates all necessary parameters and interprets ECG tracings for diagnostic purposes. Interprets test results and makes recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities:

Utilize an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and recovery, prescribe and progress therapeutic exercise-based interventions for adult patients referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation. Provide ongoing patient assessment to include ECG interpretation and measurements of physiological responses to therapeutic interventions. Appropriately modify therapeutic interventions in accordance with physiological responses, to ensure patient safety and best outcomes possible. Provide appropriate diagnosis, therapeutic and age-related patient and care provider education. Education is provided one-on-one and in group settings. Exercise independent judgment and decision-making within the limitations and scope of practice.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Two years of direct cardiac and or pulmonary patient care experience in acute or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Internship of 400 or more hours in length preferred.
• Experience with computers to include use of all Microsoft Office Programs.
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification, preferred (American College of Sports Medicine Registry).
• Verbal ability to facilitate communication with professional medical staff, patients and their families and the public.
• Able to provide leadership and direction within her/his duties for the optimal functioning of the team.

License, Certifications or Registrations

• BLS (American Heart Association)

Work Schedule:

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type:

Full Time