Exercise Physiologist-Full Time-Days at Cape Fear Valley Health in undefined

Facility

Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location

Dunn, North Carolina

Department

Cardiac Rehab

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible for the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription. Ensures safe exercise therapy, by proper patient orientation and supervision, and with ongoing monitoring of patient’s clinical status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes
Participates in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instruction
Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription
Supervises exercise session, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise
Assesses patient pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patients, other staff, and primary care physician and/or medical director
Immediately reports any new, changing and/or significant signs and/or symptoms
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area of study required

Work Experience:

2 years of recent and relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Strong communication skills
Strong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standards
Manual dexterity in use of equipment and supplies
Ability to understand stress test results
Knowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staff
Ability to utilize a computer and hospital applications

Physical Requirements:

Hearing ability
Ability to speak clearly
Visual acuity
Motor coordination and manual dexterity
Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
Some physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patient
Work may include light cleaning and preparing facility

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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