Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab Part Time

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluations and provides education on heart-healthy lifestyle choices. The role may also involve analyzing external cardiac monitor findings and assisting with implantable device management. This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week, with variable days, daytime hours, and every other weekend after orientation. The position offers full benefits and the ability to pick up shifts, with consideration for moving to full-time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Less than two years of relevant experience or skills and knowledge typically gained through experience in conducting graded exercise testing, cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification and modification, basic EKG knowledge, or completion of a cardiac rehabilitation internship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within 180 days for applicable departments; timing varies by department, and it is not required for CHS Heart and Vascular Practice.
• Ability to orientate full-time.
• Availability to work 20 hours each week, including every other weekend after orientation is complete.
• Ability to pick up shifts after orientation is complete.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) credential from the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Clinical internship in cardiac rehabilitation, preferably with stress testing experience.
• EKG interpretation experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association is required for the Congenital Heart Center within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and conducts graded exercise testing.
• Monitors patients’ activity, physiological responses, and adherence to exercise sessions.
• Provides individualized exercise prescriptions based on age, culture, and orthopedic considerations.
• May analyze external monitor findings using appropriate technology and processes, and report results according to protocol.
• May assist in managing patients with implantable devices, including triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remote transmissions, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.
• Provides patient education and individual or group counseling on healthy lifestyle principles; may create and update educational materials.
• Assists with new employee orientation within the department.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Participates in research projects and committees or task forces as a member, consultant, or chair.
• May flex to the medical or surgical program as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Full benefits for this part-time position

What This Job Offers

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