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LCMC Health . As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, no two days and no two patients are alike. You champion multiple patients as they begin their cardiac rehabilitation. Planning, organizing, and conducting inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise therapy and education programs, you adhere to specific guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Cardiopulmonary Services. Leading group exercise classes, you encourage, comfort, and ready your patients to live their best life following cardiac surgery. You celebrate the ordinary, because in the world of cardiac rehabilitation, every step is an extraordinary milestone for your patient. Your everyday work focuses on providing care that supports patients’ recovery and long-term heart health while leveraging resources to amplify your impact and career growth. Responsibilities
Demonstrate competence and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients during interviews, exercise therapy and discharge process. Assess and document activity level, vital signs, symptoms, and psychosocial concerns of patients. Work collaboratively with cardiac rehab team members and consult with medical director as needed. Coordinate and supervise exercise classes. Report exposures appropriately and maintain a safe environment for cardiac rehab participants. Recognize and take corrective actions to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. Assist in the development of admission criteria in conjunction with the medical director and in accordance with AACVPR guidelines. Assist in program growth by scheduling referrals and making recommendations for increased patient participation. Counsel and render behavior modification techniques for reduction of heart disease risk factors. Attend related in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and/or certification programs to enhance professional growth and development. Demonstrate experience in developing cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for group or individual exercise sessions. Operate exercise equipment safely, convey instructions on exercise performance as delineated in the exercise prescription, and respond to questions relating to a client’s exercise plan. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the exercise equipment and environment. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy/physiology and EKG recognition/interpretation. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist certification American Heart Association BLS certification 1 year of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation Work Shift
Days (United States of America) About LCMC Health
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our mission is to bring the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, with a culture of everyday extraordinary. Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LCMC Health. Get notified about new Exercise Physiologist jobs in Covington, LA.
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Join to apply for the
PRN Exercise Physiologist
role at
LCMC Health . As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, no two days and no two patients are alike. You champion multiple patients as they begin their cardiac rehabilitation. Planning, organizing, and conducting inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise therapy and education programs, you adhere to specific guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Cardiopulmonary Services. Leading group exercise classes, you encourage, comfort, and ready your patients to live their best life following cardiac surgery. You celebrate the ordinary, because in the world of cardiac rehabilitation, every step is an extraordinary milestone for your patient. Your everyday work focuses on providing care that supports patients’ recovery and long-term heart health while leveraging resources to amplify your impact and career growth. Responsibilities
Demonstrate competence and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients during interviews, exercise therapy and discharge process. Assess and document activity level, vital signs, symptoms, and psychosocial concerns of patients. Work collaboratively with cardiac rehab team members and consult with medical director as needed. Coordinate and supervise exercise classes. Report exposures appropriately and maintain a safe environment for cardiac rehab participants. Recognize and take corrective actions to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. Assist in the development of admission criteria in conjunction with the medical director and in accordance with AACVPR guidelines. Assist in program growth by scheduling referrals and making recommendations for increased patient participation. Counsel and render behavior modification techniques for reduction of heart disease risk factors. Attend related in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and/or certification programs to enhance professional growth and development. Demonstrate experience in developing cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for group or individual exercise sessions. Operate exercise equipment safely, convey instructions on exercise performance as delineated in the exercise prescription, and respond to questions relating to a client’s exercise plan. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the exercise equipment and environment. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy/physiology and EKG recognition/interpretation. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist certification American Heart Association BLS certification 1 year of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation Work Shift
Days (United States of America) About LCMC Health
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our mission is to bring the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, with a culture of everyday extraordinary. Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LCMC Health. Get notified about new Exercise Physiologist jobs in Covington, LA.
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