Exercise Physiologist - Cardiology - Part Time (24Hrs)/Days - Farmington Hills

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Clinical/Allied Health
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Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
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267587 Requisition #
 

Exercise Physiologist
Cardiology

Shift: Part Time – 24 Hours – Day Shift – 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM No Weekends or Holidays. Opportunity for more hours. 
Part Time Benefit Eligible

Location: Providence Farmington Hills-30055 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills MI 48334

General Summary:

Under the direction of department leadership, the Exercise Physiologist implements, monitors, and supervises individualized exercise and cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients. This role is responsible for conducting cardiovascular testing and assessments, monitoring patient safety during procedures and exercise sessions, assisting with clinical triage functions, and providing patient education regarding exercise and cardiovascular wellness. The Exercise Physiologist collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support high-quality patient care and positive clinical outcomes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs patient testing, evaluations, and assessments before and after rehabilitation and exercise programs.
  • Conducts and assists with cardiovascular stress testing procedures including Stress Echo, Exercise Treadmill Testing (ETT), and Nuclear Stress Testing.
  • Develops, implements, and instructs individualized exercise therapy programs based on physician orders, patient status, test results, and medication regimen.
  • Monitors patient responses during exercise and diagnostic testing, recognizing contraindications and abnormal responses and responding appropriately to ensure patient safety.
  • Assists with clinical triage duties and patient flow coordination as needed within the department.
  • Applies and educates patients on the use of cardiac/event monitors and related monitoring equipment.
  • Educates patients, families, staff, and community members regarding exercise, cardiac wellness, rehabilitation, and healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning safely and efficiently.
  • Maintains accurate patient records, schedules, reports, and department documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Provides operational support and oversight in the absence of department leadership.
  • Maintains compliance with all Henry Ford Health policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

 

 

Education / Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience with cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular stress testing strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Stress Echo, ETT, and Nuclear Stress Testing required.
  • Experience assisting with triage responsibilities and cardiac/event monitor placement preferred.

Licensure / Certification Requirements:

  • BLS Provider certification required within one (1) month of hire or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Exercise Physiologist certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.
  • Athletic Trainer credential through the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers preferred.
  • Personal Training certification preferred.
  • Sports Medicine certification preferred.
  • Strength & Conditioning certification preferred.

Additional Information:

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills required.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and manage patient safety during exercise and stress testing procedures.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

    Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

Benefits

  

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.  

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

        Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

        committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

        race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

        weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

        or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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