Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job duties may include any of the following and vary by site. See site specific addendums (if available) for details. · Provides all aspects of phases I – III cardiac rehabilitation. Under general direction, develops, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for all phases of cardio/pulmonary rehab as well as other chronic illnesses. Creates educational materials and provides education both cardio/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehab program. Plans and participates in special patient events, writing/research endeavors, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized programmatic service lines (ie, Cardiovascular Performance Clinic, cardiac rehab referral intake, cardiac rehabilitation marketing, etc.), and/or departmental improvement initiatives related to the department. Extremely knowledgeable of cardiac risk factors. Provides all aspects of care management to the Phase II patients in an effective, timely, inspirational manner. · Supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease in order to obtain reliable and valid data. · Provides other services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• ECG interpretation experience required.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience or successful completion of a 600-hour clinical internship in the cardiac rehab setting may be required dependent on job location within the system.
• Current BLS Certification- required
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.
• Ability to interpret 12-lead ECGs, ECG rhythm strips, and take vitals.
• Knowledgeable about readiness to change and coaching to optimal outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Good rapport with patients, staff and physicians.
• Basic emergency skills and good clinical judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support- preferred (may be required at specific sites)

Responsibilities

• Leads exercise therapy sessions for Phases I – III cardiac rehabilitation including adhering to exercise prescription, moderating activity to meet individual needs of participants, taking vitals (pulse, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, assessing symptoms).
• Adjusts exercise equipment to needs of individual patient.
• Identifies patient learning needs, provides cardiac risk factor and other education and coaches to optimal outcomes.
• Reviews patient charts to identify and ensure intervention for patient concerns/needs and completes individualized treatment plans accordingly and on timely basis.
• Provide ongoing communication to referring physician regarding stress testing and/or cardiac rehab classes.
• Monitor EKG rhythms.
• Prepares ITP for medical director review and discharge reports for physicians as indicated.
• Supervises stress tests, both exercise and pharmacological, and reports preliminary test information.
• Provides a pleasant, educational, Service Excellence-orientated environment of the participants.
• Performs thorough, accurate, timely documentation meeting Joint Commission, CMS, and HIPPAA standards.
• Communicates concerns, suggestions, and ideas to other staff members in a productive, non-offensive manner.
• Participates fully in all quality assurance, outcome measures or Joint Commission/CMS mandated initiatives.
• Prepares required reports thoroughly, accurately and on timely basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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