What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Day Shift - Warren position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Henry Ford Hospital Warren
Weekday schedule. 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- 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.
- 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
- Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 12 Lead EKG interpretation is preferred