Exercise Physiologist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to evaluate cardiovascular health and design personalized exercise programs in an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic procedures, creating prescriptions to improve mobility and fitness, and supporting patients with chronic conditions. A Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology and BLS certification are required; ACSM/ASEP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACSM and ASEP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates a person’s overall health with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients’ health.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals.
• Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury and help patients live with disabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Analyzes patients’ fitness in order to help them improve their health or maintain good health. Assists patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes or pulmonary (lung) disease, to regain their health. May also work with amateur and professional athletes to boost their performance or recover from injuries. Provides a full range of exercise physiology services, including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Evaluates a person’s overall health with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.

• Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients’ health.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals.
• Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury and help patients live with disabilities.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology.

BLS certified within 30 days of hire

Preferred:

• Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP).

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 6:00 a.m. - 4:3.0 p.m.
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.