Exercise Physiologist Part Time

Spectrum Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand Pay (Payactiv)

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement options (Traditional and R

Job summary

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is seeking a qualified Cardiac Rehabilitation professional to deliver comprehensive rehab services. The role covers all phases of rehab, develops exercise prescriptions, and educates patients within a supportive team.

A Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred and BLS certification on hire. Experience in cardiac rehab, a 2-year minimum or 600-hour internship, and ACSM/CVPR certifications within 1 year are highly

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred; 2+ years of relevant experience or completion of a 600-hour clinical internship in cardiac rehab may be required depending on site.
• Current BLS certification required on hire.
• ACLS certification preferred (may be required at specific sites).
• ACSM CCEP or AACVPR CCRP certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of phases I–III cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develops, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiac/pulmonary rehab and other chronic illnesses.
• Creates educational materials and educates patients referred to the rehab program.
• Plans and participates in events, projects, and departmental improvement initiatives related to the rehab department.
• Supervises cardiovascular stress tests to obtain reliable data.
• Provides services such as EECP and holter monitoring.

Skills

Cardiac Rehab Knowledge

Educational Materials Development

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional

Job description

About Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Corewell Health Hospital Trenton is a 193-bed acute care teaching hospital that sponsors nine university-affiliated residency programs. The hospital opened its doors to Trenton and its surrounding communities in 1961. It became part of Corewell Health in September 2014. In addition to providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients, the hospital offers all private beds, a medical and surgical intensive care unit and obstetrical care.

About the Unit Cardiac Rehabilitation at Corewell Health in Farmington Hills

Cardiac Rehabilitation at Corewell Health in Farmington Hills is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to helping patients recover and improve their heart health. Located at 28050 Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills, Michigan, this hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to support individuals in their journey to recovery after a cardiac event or procedure. With a team of experienced healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized treatment plans, patients can expect the highest quality of care and support as they work towards improving their cardiovascular health.

Scope of Work

• 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 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

• 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 and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location and Hours

Primary Location SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton.

Department Name Cardiac Rehab - Trenton Hosp.

Employment Type Part time.

Shift Day (United States of America).

Weekly Scheduled Hours 20 Hours of Work.

Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends.

Corewell Health Team Members

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Community and Culture

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.

About Corewell Health

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.