Exercise Physiologist Casual

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

12d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across phases I–III, as well as exercise programming for people with other chronic illnesses. Under general direction, the 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, provides services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP), and places Holter and event monitors.

Depending on the site, duties may also include patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized program services, and departmental improvement initiatives. The role requires strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
• ECG interpretation experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ 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.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide services for phases I–III of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses.
• Create educational materials and provide education to cardio/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Provide effective, timely, and supportive care management to Phase II patients.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data.
• Provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) services and place Holter and event monitors.
• 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 addressing 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 items.
• 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: Part-time