Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, 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
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.
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 InformationOther 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 preferredLicensure/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 DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Rehab-Cardio Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 14.00
Salary Range: -$20.88 - $30.02 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers
are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt 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
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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