Exercise Specialist Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab

Corewell Health • Greenville, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health United Hospital is seeking a full-time Exercise Specialist to join their Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team in Greenville. This role involves working with patients in group and one-on-one settings to provide individualized exercise guidance and education, aiming to empower them to make lasting lifestyle changes. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences, value relationship-building, and understand the importance of exercise and education in improving cardiovascular and pulmonary health. The multidisciplinary team includes Exercise Physiologists, Respiratory Therapists, and a Registered Dietitian, all collaborating to support patients in the Pulmonary Rehab and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs. The position focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact on the Greenville community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience in conducting graded exercise testing
• Knowledge of cardiovascular physiology
• Knowledge of 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
• 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
• Completed a Clinical Internship in Cardiac or/and Pulmonary Rehab
• Experience in Cardiac or/and Pulmonary Rehab
• Experience with patient interactions/patient care
• Epic experience if possible

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation.
• May also analyze external cardiacs and assist in the 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.
• May also analyze external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol; and assist 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

What This Job Offers

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