Clinical Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist to guide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and optimize patients' functional status.

You will design initial exercise prescriptions per ACSM and AACVPR guidelines, coordinate with physicians and hospital teams, and monitor progress across all phases of care. Responsibilities include evaluating progress, recognizing potential emergencies during exercise, and ensuring safe, evidence-based treatment for patients

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or MEd in exercise studies from ACSM-approved program.
• Current Louisiana licensure as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
• Current BLS certification from ILCOR-approved provider.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission and initial exercise prescription per ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
• Evaluate progress and recognize emergencies during exercise.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to support cardiopulmonary care.

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science

Master of Education in Exercise Studies

Licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist to guide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and optimize patients' functional status.

You will design initial exercise prescriptions per ACSM and AACVPR guidelines, coordinate with physicians and hospital teams, and monitor progress across all phases of care. Responsibilities include evaluating progress, recognizing potential emergencies during exercise, and ensuring safe, evidence-based treatment for patients