Exercise Physiologist-Cardiology Clinic-

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiology Clinic

Full Time

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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month 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.

Organization and Department

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department:
  Heart Cardiology Consult
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

Location

Southfield, MI