Exercise Physiologist

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kalamazoo seeks a dedicated professional to implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients. The role involves patient assessment, planning exercise therapy, and providing educational information to the community. Join a mission-driven team focused on holistic care and community health improvement.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

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 data.
• Provide exercise information for patients and community.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Exercise Therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Details

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

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
• 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._

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 employing nearly 23,000 associates. We are dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care to improve community health throughout Michigan.

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

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to enhance your life and those around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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

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As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports career flexibility and offers benefits to military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience in our civilian careers.

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Please note that Ascension will only make employment offers through our official application process. Beware of fraudulent offers; we will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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