Exercise Physiologist

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Exercise Physiologist to perform cardiac stress testing, educate patients and supervise therapeutic exercise sessions. You’ll ensure safety, record data, and respond to emergencies per protocols.

This full-time role includes weekday shifts with occasional weekend on-call. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and imaging staff to implement exercise prescriptions and programs that support cardiovascular health and disease prevention for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science or related field is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Clinical stress testing or cardiac rehab internship/observation experience preferred.
• ACSM Exercise Specialist certification preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and indications for different types of stress tests.
• Performs diagnostic cardiac exercise stress test on symptomatic cardiac patients, including treadmill and possible echocardiogram.
• Works collaboratively with cardiac sonographers, nuclear medical technologists and registered nurses.
• Follows Cardiovascular protocols for patient assessment, ECG monitoring, test quality and recovery.
• Communicates with the Cardiologist regarding significant abnormal ECG changes.
• Documents information throughout for physician interpretation.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and equipment repair notification.
• Designs, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions with documentation.
• Educates patients independently and with the RN regarding healthy lifestyle and disease changes.
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs to promote cardiovascular disease recognition and treatment.
• Ensures appropriate compensation for services via pre-approval and billing processes.
• Maintains clean work area and alerts if equipment needs repair.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient education

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field

BCLS certification

ACLS certification (Preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Four 9-hour shifts per week (M-F)
• Occasional weekend on-call (Sat-Sun)

Position Summary:

Responsible for setting up and running exercise and chemical stress tests while collecting data (EKG and Vital signs) based on provider orders, clinical assessment and protocols. Supervise individuals during therapeutic exercise sessions, ensuring safety. Provide education for people with cardiac disease, or high-risk individuals, based on client assessment or testing. Prepares and cleans exercise and testing equipment. Accurately records physiological data. Guides patients through programs, offering motivation and answering questions. Responsible for recognizing and responding to emergency situations, following appropriate emergency protocols.

What the Exercise Physiologist will do:

• Demonstrates knowledge and indications for different types of stress tests.
• Performs diagnostic cardiac exercise stress test on symptomatic cardiac patients. Types of stress tests this position performs include: Treadmill stress test (may also include an echocardiogram following the treadmill portion); Nuclear stress test; Pharmacologic stress test
• Works collaboratively with cardiac sonographers, nuclear medical technologists and registered nurses.
• Follows THGR Cardiovascular protocols for the following: patient assessment, preparation, ECG monitoring for changes, test quality and monitoring patient within the recovery stage.
• Communicates with the Cardiologist regarding any significant abnormal ECG changes.
• Documents appropriate information throughout the entirety for physician interpretation.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment, and for equipment repair notification.
• Designs, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions and including appropriate documentation.
• Educates patients independently and in collaboration with the registered nurse regarding healthy lifestyle and changes related to their disease process.
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs to promote cardiovascular disease recognition and treatment.
• Ensures appropriate compensation for services provided via appropriate pre-approval and billing processes.
• Responsible for cleaning of equipment, equipment repair notification and keeping exercise clutter free.

What the Exercise Physiologist will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Clinical stress testing or cardiac rehab internship/observation.
• Preferred: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist certification.
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Preferred: One year of experience in related field

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.