Cancer, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Chronic Disease, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dietary Management, Disease Prevention and Control, Electronic Medical Records, Exercise Science, Health Plan, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nutrition Disorders, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Respiratory Therapy, Safety Standards, Sports Science, Team Player, Telemetry, Validation Testing
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist – Registered is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and other chronic conditions. This role supports patients across the continuum of care and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve functional capacity, health outcomes, and overall quality of life.
What You'll Do
- Monitor patients during exercise sessions, including vital signs, telemetry (if applicable), and response to activity
- Educate patients on lifestyle modifications, including exercise, nutrition, and disease management
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans
- Document patient assessments, progress, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For
- Education: Graduate Degree, required. Master's degree in Exercise and Sports Science or Exercise Physiology, required.
- Experience: Minimum of one year hospital, clinic, or rehabilitation experience as an Exercise Physiologist; preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: ACSM Certification in Clinical Exercise Physiology within 6 months of hire (Certification Agreement signed upon hire), required.
- Additional Skills Required:
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of all phases of routine and critical cardiac and respiratory care, with an emphasis on adult, chronic disease management.
- Abilities to perform decisively in critical situations and to incorporate many types of data.
- Has the knowledge, skills and ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
- Has the ability to supervise exercise, monitor patients during exercise, and modify exercise prescriptions for cardio-pulmonary patients, in conjunction with registered nurses and/or physician as needed.
- Has effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients, families, nurses, physicians and other department and hospital staff.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 158797
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Novant Health
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
10,000 employees or more
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