Exercise Physiologist Casual

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

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Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Part-time Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver comprehensive cardio/pulmonary rehab, develop exercise prescriptions, educate patients, and support program initiatives.

The role involves supervising stress tests, coordinating with the noninvasive lab, and contributing to patient events and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; prior cardiac rehab experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience or 600-hour internship in cardiac rehab where required.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• ACLS preferred (sites may require).
• ACSM CCCEP or AACVPR certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise prescriptions for all cardiac rehab phases.
• Provide education to cardio/pulmonary patients and referrals.
• Create educational materials and participate in program initiatives and events.
• Supervise cardiovascular stress tests to obtain reliable data.
• Coordinate with Epic for monitor uploads and care coordination.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Education

BLS Certification

ACSM Certification

AACVPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Master's degree (preferred)

600-hour clinical internship

2 years' experience (may be required)

Tools

Epic

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. Testing includes GXTs, Stress Echocardiograms, and Nuclear MPIs both exercise and pharmacological. Provides the placement/service of Holter Monitors, Event Monitors, and 12 lead EKGs for outpatients. Responsible for uploading monitor reports in Epic. 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 2 years of relevant 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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• 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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name Noninvasive Lab - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.03 Hours of Work 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:30am-4pm

Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every third weekend

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. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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 - 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.