Henry Ford Health
Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Preventive Cardio - Full Time
Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) – Preventive Cardio – Full Time role in a clinical setting. Responsibilities
Evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in apparently healthy individuals and those at risk or with established chronic disease. Implement behavior change techniques to promote adherence to healthy lifestyles. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; administer exercise stress tests; supervise clinic-based exercise training programs for patients with complex chronic diseases; provide physical activity consultation. Provide services to patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, renal, endocrine, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neoplastic, immunologic, and hematologic conditions. Obtain medical history through patient interview and review of medical records; review medications with patients; assess symptoms and vital signs; measure heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose; interpret ECGs during rest and exercise. Perform point-of-care assessments, provide patient surveillance, and communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed. Serve as core staff in the exercise stress testing laboratory and in a variety of clinical exercise training programs. Programs include Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Supervised Exercise Therapy for Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease, Exercise and Cancer Integrative Therapy Education, and physical activity counseling in the Clinical Weight Management Program and Bariatric Care Services. Programs may be delivered in-person or via telehealth; provide care to diverse populations including the elderly, frail adults, children, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Education/Experience Required
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field. Experience in a clinical exercise setting highly preferred. Certifications/Licenses 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. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Preventive Cardio-Second Ave Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) – Preventive Cardio – Full Time role in a clinical setting. Responsibilities
Evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in apparently healthy individuals and those at risk or with established chronic disease. Implement behavior change techniques to promote adherence to healthy lifestyles. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; administer exercise stress tests; supervise clinic-based exercise training programs for patients with complex chronic diseases; provide physical activity consultation. Provide services to patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, renal, endocrine, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neoplastic, immunologic, and hematologic conditions. Obtain medical history through patient interview and review of medical records; review medications with patients; assess symptoms and vital signs; measure heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose; interpret ECGs during rest and exercise. Perform point-of-care assessments, provide patient surveillance, and communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed. Serve as core staff in the exercise stress testing laboratory and in a variety of clinical exercise training programs. Programs include Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Supervised Exercise Therapy for Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease, Exercise and Cancer Integrative Therapy Education, and physical activity counseling in the Clinical Weight Management Program and Bariatric Care Services. Programs may be delivered in-person or via telehealth; provide care to diverse populations including the elderly, frail adults, children, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Education/Experience Required
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field. Experience in a clinical exercise setting highly preferred. Certifications/Licenses 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. Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Preventive Cardio-Second Ave Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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