Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Troy, MI

10d • 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 cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation and other chronic illnesses. The role creates educational materials and educates cardio/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation. Depending on the site, the position may also support special patient events, research and writing, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized services, and departmental improvement initiatives. The Exercise Physiologist is highly knowledgeable about cardiac risk factors and provides effective, timely, and inspirational care management to Phase II patients.

The position supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease to obtain reliable and valid data. Other services may include Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and placement of Holter and event monitors. Duties may vary by site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting ECGs.
• A minimum of 2 years of 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 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; may be required at specific sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of Phase I–III cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions and 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.
• 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 to the site.
• Provide care management to Phase II patients 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 services such as Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and Holter and event monitor placement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for 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 match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time