Exercise Specialist Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab

Corewell Health • Big Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is seeking an Exercise Specialist for their Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. This role involves performing cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluations, potentially analyzing external cardiacs, and assisting with implantable device management. The specialist will also provide patient education on heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: conducting graded exercise testing, knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification/modification; basic electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge or completion of an internship in Cardiac Rehab.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; WITHIN 1 Year Congenital Heart Center 90 Days required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Congenital Heart Center 1 Year required
• CRT-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified (CEP) - ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic and Congenital Heart Center 180 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
• Ideal candidate will have completed a Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehab Internship, or will possess Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehab experience

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation.
• Analyzes external cardiacs and assists in implantable device management.
• Provides patient education related to heart healthy lifestyle choices.
• Plans, develops and conducts graded exercise testing.
• Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to the exercise sessions.
• Provides specific exercise prescription to individuals based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations.
• Analyzes external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol.
• Assists in management of patients with implantable devices, including but not limited to triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remotes, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.
• Provides patient education talking points and/or individual and group counseling and teaching regarding principles of a healthy lifestyle.
• May create and update educational materials.
• Assists with new employee orientation within department.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Participates in research projects and on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair.
• May flex to the medical program or surgical program as needed.

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, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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