Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides all aspects of phases I – III cardiac rehabilitation. Under general direction, this role develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardio/pulmonary rehab and other chronic illnesses. Responsibilities include creating educational materials and providing education to cardio/pulmonary patients and others referred to the cardiac rehab program. The position also involves planning and participating in special patient events, writing/research endeavors, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized programmatic service lines (e.g., Cardiovascular Performance Clinic, cardiac rehab referral intake, marketing), and departmental improvement initiatives. The Exercise Physiologist must be extremely knowledgeable of cardiac risk factors, provide care management to Phase II patients, supervise cardiovascular stress tests, and offer services like Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• ECG interpretation experience.
• 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.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.
• Comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
• Drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of phases I – III cardiac rehabilitation.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Optional pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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