Exercise Physiologist

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a full-time cardiac rehabilitation clinician to lead exercise prescriptions and patient education across all phases of rehab. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized exercise plans, and contributing to program growth and research activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervising stress tests, providing EECP and monitor placement services, and delivering education to patients referred to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field is required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• ECG interpretation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions for all phases of cardiac rehab.
• Educates patients in cardio/pulmonary rehab and other referred patients.
• Plans and participates in events, writing/research, conferences and internship programs.
• Supervises cardiovascular stress tests to obtain reliable data.
• Provides services such as EECP and holter/event monitor placement.
• Contributes to program improvement initiatives.

Skills

ECG interpretation experience

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 Counterpulsation (EECP) and holter and event monitor placement.

Standard Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Preferred Master's Degree
• ECG interpretation experience.
• 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 upon hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support- preferred (may be required at specific sites)
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within 1 year of employment.

Work Location & Hours

Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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 & auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Company Culture & Values

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.