St. Tammany Health System·Covington, Louisiana
Supervise physical exercise for clients in all phases of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Assist with patient admissions, gather outcome data, and provide community education on healthy lifestyles.
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Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.
That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
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Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.
The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Work Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00a - 4:00p Summary of the Job: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist supervises the physical exercise of clients in all phases of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at St.
Tammany Parish Health System.
Responsibilities include cardiac risk factor awareness, physical response to exercise, and safety guidelines during exercise.
This position will assist with the admission of patients to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, gathering information for outcomes and community education.
Bachelor’s Degree; six months recent relevant experience is preferred Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off Ability to accurately measure blood pressure and heart rate; good organizational and record-keeping skills, excellent communication skills with focus on healthy lifestyle essential
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical
Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course. Candidates should have the ability to measure vital signs and be physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
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Market context
In Louisiana, Cardiopulmonary Services Exercise Specialist roles are typically tied to hospitals and rehabilitation settings that need staff who can support monitored exercise and recovery care. These openings are competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree, current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, and the ability to measure vital signs and lift at least 50 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your BLS status and be ready to describe hands-on patient support experience.