Exercise Specialist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, plans, develops, implements and evaluates individualized exercise prescriptions and risk factor modification programs. Designs, implements and participates in educational programs for a variety of clients. Provides direction, assistance and instruction to support staff, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or related health discipline (i.e., Physical Therapy, Physiology, Physical Education, Community Education) preferably with an internship experience.
• One to two years of clinical experience in a specialized area, such as Cardiology within a health care setting, preferred.
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required within 6 months of hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates individualized exercise prescriptions and risk factor modification programs.
• Designs, implements and participates in educational programs for a variety of clients.
• Provides direction, assistance and instruction to support staff, as appropriate.
• Performs daily checks and cleaning equipment.
• Manages supply and calibration of equipment.
• Coordinates scheduling of stress tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees