Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

16d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across phases I–III, as well as services for patients with other chronic illnesses. Under general direction, this role develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions; creates educational materials and educates patients; and provides effective, timely, and supportive care management to Phase II patients. The position also supervises cardiovascular stress tests to obtain reliable and valid data and may provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement services. Duties vary by site and may include participation in patient events, research and writing, professional conferences, student internships, specialized programs, and departmental improvement initiatives. Positions are available full time, part time, and casual at multiple locations. The listed primary location is Royal Oak Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan; the unit description also discusses Cardiac Rehabilitation at Corewell Health in Farmington Hills.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; may be required at specific sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac rehabilitation services across phases I–III.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients and patients with other chronic illnesses.
• Create educational materials and provide education to cardiac and pulmonary patients and other patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation.
• Provide care management to Phase II patients in an effective, timely, and supportive manner.
• 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.
• Depending on site needs, plan and participate in special patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized programmatic service lines, and departmental improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time