Exercise Physiologist

Corewell Health; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will develop and implement exercise prescriptions, provide education to patients, and manage care for individuals with chronic illnesses. You will also supervise cardiovascular stress tests and participate in departmental initiatives. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including on-demand pay and retirement options, ensuring you can focus on delivering exceptional care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science required; Master’s preferred.
• 2 years’ experience or 600-hour clinical internship in cardiac rehab setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise prescriptions for cardiac rehab patients.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests and provide education to patients.

Skills

Cardiac Rehabilitation

ECG Interpretation

Patient Education

Care Management

Exercise Prescription

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

BLS Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ACSM Certification

AACVPR Certification

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• ECG interpretation experience required.
• 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; Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support- preferred (may be required at specific sites); ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional within one year of employment.

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

Primary Location: SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne

Department Name: Cardiology - Wayne

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: Variable 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Sunday

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends