Exercise Physiologist Full time

Trinity Health • Howell, MI

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About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist conducts physician-ordered exercise stress tests using clinical assessment and standard protocols, and leads cardiac rehabilitation classes and patient education. The role includes monitoring patients during exercise, identifying emergencies, and initiating emergency procedures. The position works in inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic environments at locations in Howell and Ypsilanti, Michigan, with travel to regional offices and weekend call, including cardiac rehabilitation rounding.

The Exercise Physiologist performs stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation duties, develops individualized treatment and cardiovascular risk-reduction plans, documents patient care, communicates significant medical abnormalities to physicians, and helps patients make lifestyle changes. The role also involves maintaining emergency equipment and certifications, supporting interns and new employees, and assisting other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field, or successful completion of a cardiovascular program with a non-invasive specialty.
• Maintain active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Provide proof of ACSM CEP certification before the end of the first year of employment.
• Vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
• Verbal and numerical abilities, manual dexterity, and talking and listening skills.
• Ability to reach for and handle equipment and use a computer keyboard.
• Ability to work in inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-ordered exercise stress tests according to clinical assessment and cardiovascular lab protocols, including patient preparation, ECG monitoring, test performance, and recovery monitoring.
• Notify appropriate medical staff of abnormal pre-test conditions and test results, document pertinent information, and provide preliminary results for physician interpretation.
• Lead cardiac rehabilitation classes and educate patients about their cardiac event, risk factors, symptoms, equipment, monitoring, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor, motivate, and reassure patients during rehabilitation exercises and encourage attendance throughout the program.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, cardiovascular risk-reduction plans, and home exercise programs for patients.
• Track and bill patient sessions and complete reports for referring physicians.
• Report significant medical abnormalities, including abnormal blood glucose or blood pressure, ECG changes, and concerning signs or symptoms, to physicians.
• Perform daily crash cart and glucometer checks, complete crash-cart check-offs, and follow emergency procedures, including CPR when needed.
• Conduct daily rounding on post-cardiac-procedure patients and educate them about cardiac rehabilitation.
• Deliver organized weekly educational lectures to cardiac rehabilitation classes and conduct new-patient orientations.
• Mentor and educate interns, and assist with training and orientation of new employees.
• Complete documentation using programs such as PowerChart, NextGen, and Heartlab.
• On a rotational basis, assist with ECGs, applying and processing Holter or event monitors, scanning Holter monitors, and MUSE editing or related work.
• Participate in weekend call, including cardiac rehabilitation rounding, and travel to regional offices as required.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships, handle conflict constructively, protect confidential information, and report hazards or unsafe practices.
• Maintain active BLS and ACLS certifications and complete required departmental tests and annual competencies.
• Serve as part of the code team for outpatient offices and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time