Clinical Exercise Physiologist

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.

Job Description

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Part Time - 20 Hours 

About the Department

Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you¿ll work in a collaborative environment with access to leading clinical resources, contributing to innovative programs like Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Supervised Exercise Therapy. Our team is committed to improving patient outcomes through specialized care for diverse populations, including the elderly, frail adults, children, and those with intellectual disabilities.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you¿ll evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in individuals with varying health statuses, from apparently healthy to those with complex chronic diseases. You¿ll implement behavior change techniques to promote healthy lifestyles, administer exercise stress tests, and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs. Your work will directly support patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and other chronic conditions, helping them achieve better health outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in diverse patient populations.
• Administer exercise stress tests and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs.
• Provide physical activity counseling and behavior change techniques to promote adherence to healthy lifestyles.
• Obtain medical histories, review medications, assess symptoms, and interpret ECGs during rest and exercise.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the healthcare provider.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical exercise setting.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and the impact of your contributions on patient care.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist!