Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Troy, MI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across phases I–III, with duties that may vary by site. Under general direction, the role develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses. The position also creates educational materials and educates cardiac, pulmonary, and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program.

The Exercise Physiologist provides effective and timely care management for Phase II patients, supervises cardiovascular stress tests for people with and without chronic disease, and may provide Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and place Holter and event monitors. The position may also contribute to patient events, writing and research, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized services, marketing and referral intake, and departmental improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting ECGs.
• 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 the 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 services for phases I–III of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses.
• Create educational materials and educate cardiac and pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Provide Phase II patient care management in an effective, timely, and inspirational manner.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data.
• Provide other services, including Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and Holter and event monitor placement.
• 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, as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support 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 offerings.
• 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: Full-time