Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart.

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Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, educate patients, and align with AHA/ACSM guidelines. You will conduct exercise therapy, oversee classes, and collaborate with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes across settings.

The role emphasizes growth, compassionate care, and adherence to clinical protocols while supporting the mission to deliver exceptional heart and lung care in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science or physiology.
• ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document activity level, vital signs, symptoms, and psychosocial concerns.
• Coordinate and supervise exercise classes.
• Report exposures and maintain a safe environment for participants.
• Assist in admission criteria development with medical director per AACVPR guidelines.
• Develop cardiac/pulmonary rehab programs for group or individual sessions.
• Convey exercise instructions per prescribed plan and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Assessment

Team collaboration

Exercise supervision

Behavior modification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, educate patients, and align with AHA/ACSM guidelines. You will conduct exercise therapy, oversee classes, and collaborate with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes across settings.

The role emphasizes growth, compassionate care, and adherence to clinical protocols while supporting the mission to deliver exceptional heart and lung care in Louisiana.