Exercise Physiologist jobs in Novi, MI

 .GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision assists senior staff with the preparation and testing of a
variety of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures. Prepares and operates specialized
cardiac monitoring equipment. Provides health screening, patient motivation, cardiac
rehabilitation sessions, therapeutic treatment, and education for patients. Under the
immediate direction of the manager and medical director, and with minimal daily
supervision, responsible for planning, coordinating, instructing and monitoring the
clinical weight management program services to small groups and individuals.
Participates in the development and implementation of individual weight loss plans, and
record keeping processes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists physicians/Ph.D.’s with the preparation and execution of a variety of complex
cardiac diagnostic procedures; including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Includes
form completion and data entry as necessary.
2. Obtains comprehensive medical history including risk factor stratification, medication
list, and patient’s symptoms. Obtains signed consent for cardiac rehabilitation and
stress testing services. Provides program and discharge instructions to patients.
3. Assesses and prepares patient for noninvasive testing. This could include the review
of lab results, accuracy of physician order, and patient status. Determines proper
location of electrodes, prepares skin for placement and attaches electrodes.
4. Completes daily calibration of the indirect calorimeter and troubleshoots as
necessary.
5. Obtains vital signs, blood glucose, and electrocardiograms as needed during various
procedures. Monitors for any abnormalities pre-procedure, during procedure, and
post-procedure. Communicates medical concerns directly to the patient’s physician.
6. Implements appropriate emergency care according to ACLS protocol and standing
orders; including administration of Aspirin and Nitroglycerine as clinically indicated.
7. Assesses and then individualizes cardiac rehabilitation program for all Phase II and
Phase III cardiac patients, including patients with complex etiologies, mechanical
ventricular assist devices, bariatric patients, cancer patients, and pre- and postheart transplant patients. Performs exercise tolerance tests for all of the above
cardiac patients. Generates exercise prescriptions, develops, revises, and follows
through on individual treatment plans, and supervises exercise sessions. Provides,
plans, evaluates patient progress and provides feedback to the referring physician
throughout the rehabilitative program or as often as needed.
8. Conducts individual and group educational sessions pertaining to cardiology/risk
factor management topics.
9. Replenishes supplies and cleans equipment at the end of each shift.