Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation - Part Time - Wyandotte

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation team. This is a meaningful opportunity to support patients as they regain strength, confidence, and long term health through safe, supervised exercise and lifestyle coaching.

About the Role
In this role, you will evaluate patient readiness for exercise, lead clinic based exercise sessions, and administer exercise stress tests. You will review medical histories, monitor vital signs, interpret ECGs, and provide ongoing surveillance to ensure patient safety. As part of a collaborative care team, you will communicate with physicians, tailor exercise prescriptions, and guide patients in adopting sustainable lifestyle habits.

You will support a variety of clinical programs, including Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease, and physical activity counseling within weight management and bariatric services. Care may be delivered in person or through telehealth.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide patients through supervised exercise and individualized treatment plans
• Conduct exercise stress tests and monitor ECGs, symptoms, and vital signs
• Assess contraindications to exercise, obtain consent, and ensure patient safety
• Provide education on exercise, lifestyle change, and disease management
• Communicate progress and concerns to physicians and advanced practice providers
• Offer physical activity counseling and support patient behavior change
• Deliver compassionate care to diverse patient populations, including older adults and those with complex chronic conditions

Why You Will Love Working Here
At Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, you will be part of a community that values teamwork, growth, and genuine connection. Our patients trust us during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and we take pride in offering care that is rooted in empathy and respect. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse populations, including older adults, individuals with complex medical needs, and those who benefit from extra encouragement and support.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field.
• Experience in a clinical exercise setting highly preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the healthcare provider.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification is strongly preferred.

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