Exercise Physiologist - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Day Shift - Warren

About the Role

Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• American Heart Association Exercise Physiologist credential from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Stress testing experience preferred.

Schedule

Weekday schedule: 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
Department: HFWRH Cardiac Rehab Anc