Exercise Physiologist Casual

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

13d • Onsite

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, the role develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions; creates educational materials and educates patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program; and provides effective, timely, and supportive care management to Phase II patients. The position also supervises cardiovascular stress tests for people with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data, and provides services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and Holter and event monitor placement. Depending on site needs, the role may also participate in patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, student internships, specialized service lines, marketing, referral intake, and departmental improvement initiatives.

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.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services for phases I–III and exercise services for patients with other chronic illnesses.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions.
• Create educational materials and educate cardiac/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Provide care management to Phase II patients in an effective and timely manner.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data.
• Provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and place Holter and event monitors.
• Depending on site needs, participate in special patient events, writing and research endeavors, 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 on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time