Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA, is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to develop and supervise individualized cardiac rehabilitation programs. You will assess patients, interpret ECGs, and guide exercise-based interventions under physician direction.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient evaluation, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team to optimize recovery outcomes. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field required; Master’s preferred.
• Two years of direct cardiac and/or pulmonary patient care experience in acute or rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation internship of 400+ hours preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification preferred (ACSM).
• Strong verbal ability to communicate with medical staff, patients and families.
• Ability to lead and direct team duties within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Use an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and recovery, prescribe and progress therapeutic exercise-based interventions for adults.
• Provide ongoing patient assessment including ECG interpretation and physiological responses.
• Adapt therapeutic interventions to patient responses to ensure safety and best outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers individually and in groups.
• Exercise independent judgment within scope of practice.

Skills

Interdisciplinary care

Patient communication

Leadership

ECG interpretation

Medical staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Field

Master’s degree (preferred)

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.

Description

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