Exercise Specialist FT Days - 2406000171

　　Description

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　　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: