Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Specialist performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluations and provides education about heart-healthy lifestyle choices. The role plans, develops, and conducts graded exercise testing; monitors patients’ activity, physiological responses, and adherence to exercise sessions; and develops individualized exercise prescriptions based on factors including age, culture, and orthopedic considerations.

The specialist may analyze external cardiac monitor findings and assist with management of implantable devices, including triage, data entry and tracking, remote reviews, in-clinic interrogations, and patient scheduling. The role also provides individual or group counseling and education, may create and update educational materials, supports new employee orientation, and collaborates with the health care team to coordinate care. Participation in research projects and committees or task forces may be required, and the specialist may flex to the medical or surgical program as needed.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in Cardiac Rehab at Corewell Health’s Bradford Street site in Grand Rapids. The schedule is 36 hours weekly, with variable hours and workdays Monday through Friday; weekend work is not scheduled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Skills and knowledge typically gained through less than two years of relevant experience in graded exercise testing, cardiovascular physiology, and risk-factor identification and modification; or basic EKG knowledge; or completion of a Cardiac Rehab internship.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days for Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; within one year for the Congenital Heart Center.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) credential from ACSM is required within 180 days for the listed service areas.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field and completion of, or current enrollment in, a Cardiac Rehab internship.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within one year for the Congenital Heart Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct graded exercise testing.
• Monitor patient activity, physiological responses, and adherence to exercise sessions.
• Provide individualized exercise prescriptions considering age, culture, and orthopedic factors.
• Perform cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluations.
• May analyze external monitor findings using appropriate technology and processes, and report according to protocol.
• May assist in implantable device management, including triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remote readings, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients.
• Provide heart-healthy lifestyle education, counseling, and teaching individually or in groups; may create and update educational materials.
• Assist with new employee orientation within the department.
• Communicate and collaborate with the health care team to support continuity and coordination of care.
• Participate in research projects and serve on committees or task forces as a member, consultant, or chair.
• May flex to the medical or surgical program as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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