Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you’ll work alongside a close-knit team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients across the region. Our department is committed to improving health outcomes through innovative exercise-based therapies and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring every patient receives personalized, effective treatment. As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you’ll play a vital role in evaluating and improving the health of patients through exercise interventions. You’ll support individuals with chronic diseases, helping them manage their conditions and adopt healthier lifestyles. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient quality of life and reducing disease progression, making a lasting difference in their health journey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.
Mandatory Competency exam completion and pass.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical exercise setting.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification.
Four (4) months' experience preferred in a cardiac or similar clinical setting.
ACSM Certification as Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer exercise stress tests and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs for patients with chronic diseases.
Provide physical activity consultation and behavior change techniques to promote healthy lifestyles.
Obtain medical histories, review medications, and assess symptoms and vital signs during rest and exercise.
Interpret ECGs, measure heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose, and make point-of-care assessments.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
Deliver specialized care to diverse populations, including the elderly, frail adults, children, and those with intellectual disabilities.
Assist senior staff with the preparation and testing of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Prepare, operate, and maintain specialized cardiac monitoring equipment.
Lead and monitor cardiac rehabilitation sessions, providing patient education, motivation, and therapeutic support.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver individualized and group weight management program services under the direction of the manager and medical director.
Develop and implement personalized exercise and weight loss plans, ensuring accurate documentation and progress tracking.