Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory with deals

Identity theft protection (optional)

Traditional and Roth retirement with 2

Vaccination and vaccine policy

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Northpointe Heart Center in Berkley, MI is seeking a cardiac rehabilitation specialist to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions for all phases of cardio/pulmonary rehab, educate patients, and support program initiatives.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field; ECG interpretation experience; at least 2 years’ experience or a 600-hour internship; BLS required; ACLS preferred; ACSM CCEP or AACVPR certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field required.
• ECG interpretation experience required.
• 2 years’ experience or 600-hour internship in cardiac rehab may be required depending on location within the system.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements exercise prescriptions for cardiac rehab phases I–III.
• Creates educational materials and educates cardiac rehab and other patients.
• Plans and participates in program initiatives and professional activities.

Skills

Cardiac rehab knowledge

Educational outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Scope of Work

Job duties may include any of the following and vary by site. See site specific addendums (if available) for details.

Provides all aspects of phases I – III cardiac rehabilitation. Under general direction, develops, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for all phases of cardio/pulmonary rehab as well as other chronic illnesses. Creates educational materials and provides education both cardio/pulmonary patients and other patients referred to the cardiac rehab program. Plans and participates in special patient events, writing/research endeavors, professional conferences, the student internship program, specialized programmatic service lines (ie, Cardiovascular Performance Clinic, cardiac rehab referral intake, cardiac rehabilitation marketing, etc.), and/or departmental improvement initiatives related to the department. Extremely knowledgeable of cardiac risk factors. Provides all aspects of care management to the Phase II patients in an effective, timely, inspirational manner.

Supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease in order to obtain reliable and valid data.

Provides other services such as Enhanced External Counter pulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement.

Standard Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• ECG interpretation experience required.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience or successful completion of a 600-hour clinical internship in the cardiac rehab setting may be required dependent on job location within the system.
• Current BLS Certification- required; Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support- preferred (may be required at specific sites); ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

Primary Location

SITE - Northpointe Heart Center - 27901 Woodward Ave - Berkley

Department Name

Cardiology Northpointe HOPD - Royal Oak Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Days Worked

Tuesday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.