Exercise Physiologist Cardiology

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI, is seeking a professional to implement and supervise structured exercise programs for patients as part of rehabilitation services.

The role includes testing, planning, and teaching exercise therapy, while monitoring patient responses and adjusting plans accordingly. Responsibilities also cover patient education, equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire date.
• Athletic Trainer credential preferred.
• Certification in Strength & Conditioning preferred.
• ACSM Exercise Physiologist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients.
• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy using test data and current medication regimen.
• Monitors patient responses and revises plans as needed.
• Provides exercise information to patients and community, including education sessions.
• Maintains department equipment and records; schedules appointments.

Skills

Patient testing

Exercise therapy

Public speaking

Education outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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.
• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers preferred.
• Certification specializing in Personal Training preferred.
• Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred.
• Certification specializing in Strength & Conditioning preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

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