Current jobs related to Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Lenoir - UNC Health Care
-
Exercise Physiologist Specialist
2 weeks ago
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our team at UNC Health. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.About the Role:The Clinical Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for developing and delivering...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
3 weeks ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeJob Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Full timeBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to care providers....
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
3 weeks ago
Lenoir, United States SimplyApply Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeJob Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: ?Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
3 weeks ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Full timeBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to care providers....
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
4 weeks ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
4 weeks ago
LENOIR, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
3 hours ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, NC, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
1 month ago
Lenoir, NC, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations to...
-
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Trainee
3 weeks ago
Lenoir, NC, Caldwell County, NC; North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Plans, develops and delivers exercise program for both individuals and groups. Performs stress tests and other physical fitness tests to provide results and recommendations...
-
Fitness Program Manager
4 weeks ago
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an Exercise Physiologist Trainee to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing exercise programs for individuals and groups, as well as supervising exercise staff.
-
Clinical Support Associate
4 weeks ago
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full timeClinical Support Tech IUnlock a fulfilling career at UNC Health Care, where over 40,000 dedicated professionals strive to enhance the health and well-being of diverse communities we serve.About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Clinical Support Tech I to assist our team in delivering exceptional patient care. As a member of our healthcare family, you will be...
-
Clinical Support Technician I
4 weeks ago
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full timeAbout Our TeamAt UNC Health Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving the health and well-being of our community. We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Support Technician I to join our team.Job SummaryThe Clinical Support Technician I will assist professional caregivers in providing patient care, transporting patients and...
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
2 months ago
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide evidence-based exercise therapy that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals.
Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of the exercise prescription through initial patient assessment, exercise testing, monitoring, and evaluation of the patient’s progress.
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist uses evidence-based practice, protocols, and guidelines to determine exercise intervention. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist is directly involved in patient care, patient education, program development, and quality performance improvement.
Work Hours - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses exercise therapy needs using standardized practice and critical thinking. Conducts exercise testing where applicable. Recognizes potential medical problems in all clinical situations and works in collaboration with the healthcare team to resolve these issues. Recognizes unsafe exercise situations and intervenes to ensure patient safety. Monitors response to exercise such as heart rate and rhythm, ratings of perceived exertion, blood pressures, blood glucoses, and O2 Sats. Attends and participates in patient care conferences.
2. Develops exercise prescriptions according to age, disease, medical history, comorbidities, and individual needs for patients. Implements, monitors, and modifies exercise prescriptions and individual treatment plans. Participates in reassessments and discharge planning process. Demonstrates clinical and age-specific competency as evidenced by clinical competency tools, forms, chart audits, tests, observation, etc.
3. Provides initial orientation to exercise program, educating patient on untoward signs and symptoms to recognize and report, safe use of exercise equipment, and program processes. Provides patient education on a variety of topics, such as disease management, safe exercise principles, risk factor modification, medication compliance, stress management, and behavior modification.
4. Documents all aspects of exercise therapy in the medical record. Demonstrates compliance with regulatory agency standards as evidenced by chart audits and organizational / regulatory agency surveys. Communicates effectively with physicians, medical director, other providers, and co-workers. Provides patient education using established behavioral change techniques. Communicates with patients in a clear and effective manner.
5. Assists in achieving compliance with the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), American Association for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) or other accrediting agency standards to continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public and to the organization’s performance improvement. Performs business functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that clinical care is safe and effective.
6. Attends and participates in staff meetings, and continuing education opportunities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and cross training. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Act as a resource for community-based exercise programs.
7. Participates in the training of clinical exercise physiology students and orienting new staff members as directed by supervisor.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
● Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred Completion of a clinical internship preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Basic Life Support (BLS)
● Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
● Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) required within twelve (12) months of hire*
Professional Experience Requirements:
● One (1) year of experience working in a clinical exercise setting.
● No minimum clinical experience required with Master’s degree
● *Note: Current teammates hired before Dec 15, 2019 are not required to hold CEP certification.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients and their guests, community members, and others outside of the organization.
Possess ability to time manage, complete tasks, and meet operational timelines.
Ability to function independently on assignments.
Demonstrate a passion for using skills and knowledge to help patients, guests and coworkers.
Ability to efficiently, calmly, and tactfully deal with in-person interactions, telephone calls, email correspondence, and related patient and customer services issues.
Working knowledge and skills of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Proficient keyboarding skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations by collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinion, active listening, and observations.
Ability to use good judgment and make decisions regarding patient care.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Organization Unit: UNC Heart and Vascular
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $22.45 - $32.27 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
