Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a qualified exercise professional to implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients in rehabilitation settings.

The role involves testing, planning, and teaching exercise therapy, monitoring responses, and collaborating with medical staff to adjust plans as needed. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred; various certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• Athletic Trainer credential from Michigan preferred.
• Personal Training certification preferred.
• Sports Medicine certification preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist credential from ACSM preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy using test data, patient status and current medication regimen.
• Monitors patient responses and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal responses; refers to medical professionals as needed.
• Provides exercise information to patients, peers and community through education.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning; maintains records and schedules.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

Athletic Trainer

Personal Training Certification

Sports Medicine

ACSM Credential

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers preferred.
• Certification specializing in Personal Training preferred.
• Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

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