Exercise Physiologist Part Time

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is a 193-bed acute care teaching hospital that sponsors nine university-affiliated residency programs and provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, including intensive care and obstetrical services. The Exercise Physiologist provides cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across phases I–III, as well as services for patients with other chronic illnesses. Duties may vary by site.

Under general direction, the role develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions; provides education to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients and other referred patients; and manages Phase II patients. The Exercise Physiologist also supervises cardiovascular stress tests and may provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and place Holter and event monitors. The role may participate in patient events, research and writing, professional conferences, student internships, specialized program services, and departmental improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience, or successful completion of a 600-hour clinical internship in a cardiac rehabilitation setting, may be required depending on job location.
• Current BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Obtain ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification preferred; it may be required at specific sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of Phase I–III cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses.
• Create educational materials and educate cardio/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Plan and participate in special patient events, writing and research endeavors, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized programmatic service lines, and departmental improvement initiatives.
• Provide effective, timely, and inspirational care management to Phase II patients.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data.
• Provide services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and Holter and event monitor placement.
• Apply knowledge of cardiac risk factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory for items such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time