Exercise Physiologist Part Time

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides phases I–III cardiac rehabilitation and, under general direction, develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as other chronic illnesses. The role creates educational materials and educates cardiac/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program. It also provides effective, timely, and inspirational care management to Phase II patients.

The position may involve planning and participating in patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized service lines, and departmental improvement initiatives. The Exercise Physiologist supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data, and may provide services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement. Duties may vary by site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Depending on job location, at least two years of experience or successful completion of a 600-hour clinical internship in cardiac rehabilitation may be required.
• Current BLS Certification upon hire.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of phases I–III 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 care management to Phase II patients in an effective, timely, and inspirational manner.
• 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.
• 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.
• Apply knowledge of cardiac risk factors.

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 more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level