Exercise Physiologist

Ascension; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team in Kalamazoo, MI, as a Physical Therapist. You'll implement exercise programs, assess patient conditions, and educate the community. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and BLS certification. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.
• Plan and teach exercise therapy based on patient assessments.
• Provide patient information and community education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Exercise Therapy

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:
• Schedule: PRN - Mostly Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays day shifts
• Hospital:Ascension Borgess
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

What You Will Do

Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.

• Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status, and current medication regimen. Monitor patient's response and revise plan accordingly.
• Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provide exercise information for patients, peers, and the community, which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning correctly. Prepare, develop, and maintain various files, records, reports; schedule patient appointments as required.
• Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

What You Will Need

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.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspectives to their civilian careers with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.