Exercise Physiologist Lead

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Position Summary Analyzes patients’ fitness to help them improve their health or maintain good health. Assists patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes or pulmonary disease to regain their health. May also work with amateur and professional athletes to boost performance or recover from injuries. Provides a full range of exercise physiology services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Evaluates a person’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism. Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients’ health. Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals. Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury, and help patients live with disabilities. Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens; may teach classes and conduct research. Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions. Evaluates results of exercise program by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Lead Essential Functions and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role) Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities. Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.). Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes. Orients and/or trains new staff. Problem solving capabilities. Subject matter expert/technical leadership. Work flow/distribution of work. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department. Required Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physiology. BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date. ACLS required by end of unit orientation. Preferred Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP). Equal Opportunity Employer McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran, or other classification protected by law. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 26002353 Daily Work Times: Variable On Call: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Karmanos Cancer Institute