Exercise Specialist FT Days

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research.
RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care.
The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research.
RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.
Job Description: The primary responsibilities is conduct cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing, tilt table testing and six minute walk test according to established guidelines.
This includes spirometry/ pulmonary function, ECG analysis of rhythm vital signs during exercise and metabolic V)2 data.
Populations include children with congenital heart disease, children with other non cardiac illnesses and adults with congenital heart disease.
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, plans, develops, implements and evaluates individualized exercise prescriptions and risk factor modification programs.
Designs, implements and participates in educational programs for a variety of clients.
Provides direction, assistance and instruction to support staff, as appropriate.
Other Responsibilities include: Performing daily checks and cleaning equipment Supply management and calibration of equipment Coordinate scheduling of stress tests Qualifications: 1.
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or related health discipline (i.
e.
, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Physical Education, Community Education) preferably with an internship experience.
Masters degree preferred.
2.
One to two years of clinical experience in a specialized area, such as Cardiology within a health care setting, preferred.
3.
American College of Sports Medicine Certification as a Certified Exercise Specialist preferred.
4.
BLS and ACLS certification required within 6 months of hiring.
JOB: Therapy And Rehabilitation PRIMARY LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan FACILITY: DMC Rehabilitation Institute Of Michigan JOB TYPE: Full-Time SHIFT TYPE: Days 2406000171 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.