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Clinical Exercise Physiologist roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and employer requirements. PERM labor certification is the standard first step, requiring your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition for permanent residency.
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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
Job Title
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you’ll work alongside a close-knit team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients across the region. Our department is committed to improving health outcomes through innovative exercise-based therapies and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring every patient receives personalized, effective treatment.
Role Overview
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you’ll play a vital role in evaluating and improving the health of patients through exercise interventions. You’ll support individuals with chronic diseases, helping them manage their conditions and adopt healthier lifestyles. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient quality of life and reducing disease progression, making a lasting difference in their health journey.
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
- Administer exercise stress tests and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs for patients with chronic diseases.
- Provide physical activity consultation and behavior change techniques to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Obtain medical histories, review medications, and assess symptoms and vital signs during rest and exercise.
- Interpret ECGs, measure heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose, and make point-of-care assessments.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Deliver specialized care to diverse populations, including the elderly, frail adults, children, and those with intellectual disabilities.
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.
- 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
At Henry Ford Health, you’ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with top healthcare professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning, empowering you to develop skills and make a meaningful impact in patient care.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming healthcare.
Qualifications
Exercise Physiologist – Cardiac Rehabilitation
Location: Jackson Hospital – Jackson, MI
Schedule: Full-time
Join our team and make a lasting impact on patients’ heart health and well-being. At Jackson Hospital, we’re dedicated to helping our patients live stronger, healthier lives through expert cardiac care and personalized wellness programs. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Exercise Physiologist to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in our Cardiac Rehabilitation and Clinical Weight Management programs, supporting patients on their journey toward improved cardiovascular fitness, lifestyle change, and overall wellness.
What You’ll Do
- Assist senior staff with the preparation and testing of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Prepare, operate, and maintain specialized cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Lead and monitor cardiac rehabilitation sessions, providing patient education, motivation, and therapeutic support.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver individualized and group weight management program services under the direction of the manager and medical director.
- Develop and implement personalized exercise and weight loss plans, ensuring accurate documentation and progress tracking.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science or Biomedical field.
- Four (4) months' experience preferred in a cardiac or similar clinical setting.
- Mandatory Competency exam completion and pass.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current BLS-C required and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire.
- ACSM Certification as Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred.
Company Description
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
Job Title
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you’ll work alongside a close-knit team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients across the region. Our department is committed to improving health outcomes through innovative exercise-based therapies and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring every patient receives personalized, effective treatment.
Role Overview
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you’ll play a vital role in evaluating and improving the health of patients through exercise interventions. You’ll support individuals with chronic diseases, helping them manage their conditions and adopt healthier lifestyles. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient quality of life and reducing disease progression, making a lasting difference in their health journey.
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
- Administer exercise stress tests and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs for patients with chronic diseases.
- Provide physical activity consultation and behavior change techniques to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Obtain medical histories, review medications, and assess symptoms and vital signs during rest and exercise.
- Interpret ECGs, measure heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose, and make point-of-care assessments.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Deliver specialized care to diverse populations, including the elderly, frail adults, children, and those with intellectual disabilities.
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.
- 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
At Henry Ford Health, you’ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with top healthcare professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning, empowering you to develop skills and make a meaningful impact in patient care.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming healthcare.
Qualifications
Exercise Physiologist – Cardiac Rehabilitation
Location: Jackson Hospital – Jackson, MI
Schedule: Full-time
Join our team and make a lasting impact on patients’ heart health and well-being. At Jackson Hospital, we’re dedicated to helping our patients live stronger, healthier lives through expert cardiac care and personalized wellness programs. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Exercise Physiologist to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in our Cardiac Rehabilitation and Clinical Weight Management programs, supporting patients on their journey toward improved cardiovascular fitness, lifestyle change, and overall wellness.
What You’ll Do
- Assist senior staff with the preparation and testing of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Prepare, operate, and maintain specialized cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Lead and monitor cardiac rehabilitation sessions, providing patient education, motivation, and therapeutic support.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver individualized and group weight management program services under the direction of the manager and medical director.
- Develop and implement personalized exercise and weight loss plans, ensuring accurate documentation and progress tracking.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science or Biomedical field.
- Four (4) months' experience preferred in a cardiac or similar clinical setting.
- Mandatory Competency exam completion and pass.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current BLS-C required and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire.
- ACSM Certification as Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Verify your degree meets EB-2 standards
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in exercise physiology or a closely related field. A bachelor's plus ACSM-CEP certification alone typically places you in EB-3, which affects your priority date timeline if you're from a backlogged country.
Target hospitals with dedicated cardiac rehab programs
Hospital systems running Phase II and III cardiac rehabilitation programs file PERM sponsorships for clinical exercise physiologists far more consistently than outpatient fitness facilities. Focus your search on AACVPR-certified program sites, where the role carries a defined clinical credential requirement.
Confirm the posted role matches PERM job requirements
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the actual duties you'll perform. Ask hiring managers whether the listed requirements specify a degree in exercise physiology specifically, since a generic 'health sciences' requirement may complicate your EB-2 specialty occupation documentation later.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate by job title and location to surface employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history for clinical exercise physiologist roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than educating a reluctant HR department.
Request a copy of your OFLC Wage Search results before negotiating
DOL prevailing wage determinations set the floor for your offered salary during PERM. Ask your prospective employer to run an OFLC Wage Search for your job zone and metropolitan area early, so both parties understand what wage level is legally required before the labor certification is filed.
Understand concurrent filing eligibility before accepting an offer
If your priority date is current at the time your employer files, USCIS allows concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing, meaning you can apply for adjustment of status without waiting for a separate approval. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether your country and preference category qualify.
Green Card Clinical Exercise Physiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on the employer's stated requirements. If the position requires a master's degree in exercise physiology or a related field, it typically qualifies for EB-2. Roles accepting a bachelor's degree with clinical certification, such as ACSM-CEP, generally fall under EB-3 skilled worker. Your employer's PERM job description determines which category applies, not your personal degree level alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and the process isn't capped the way H-1B visa registrations are. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes several months before your I-140 is even filed, and priority date backlogs apply for certain nationalities at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels.
What does PERM labor certification require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings and documentation showing no qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful reason. For clinical exercise physiologist positions, the job requirements posted during recruitment must match what's filed with DOL exactly. Any mismatch between the advertised role and the PERM application can trigger an audit.
Where can I find Clinical Exercise Physiologist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with PERM and I-140 filing history by job title and location, filtering out roles where sponsorship is unlikely. This is more reliable than general job boards because it surfaces employers who have already sponsored similar roles, rather than those who list sponsorship as a possibility without any track record of doing so.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, in most cases. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a same or similar occupational role without abandoning your priority date. Clinical exercise physiology roles share enough overlap with related allied health positions that portability often applies, but confirm with an immigration attorney before switching employers.