Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides aspects of Phase I–III cardiac rehabilitation and, under general direction, develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses. The role creates educational materials and educates cardiopulmonary patients and other patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation. Duties may vary by site and may include participating in patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized service lines, and departmental improvement initiatives. The position requires strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and effective, timely, and supportive care management for Phase II patients. It also supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease and may provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement services.

Full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available at multiple locations. The listed primary location is Royal Oak Hospital. The listed schedule is day shift; weekly scheduled hours are shown as 0.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• ECG interpretation experience.
• At least 2 years of 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 upon hire.
• Obtain ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional certification within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide aspects of Phase I–III cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses.
• Create educational materials and educate cardiopulmonary 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 care management to Phase II patients in an effective, timely, and supportive manner.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests for people 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time