Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Registered

What We Offer

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation team is hiring a full-time Clinical Exercise Physiologist. This role is in an outpatient setting, working Monday - Friday with no weekends. Clinical Exercise Physiologists with Cardio-Pulmonary experience are encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement for the role.

What You'll Do

• primarily work in the wellness program, which is designed for patients who have completed Cardio-Pulmonary rehabilitation and are looking to maintain or increase their fitness level
• may cover in Cardio-Pulmonary rehab as needed
• work with patients in groups as the attend the gym during the day
• provide supervision for exercises and take vital signs
• formulate and modify exercise prescriptions for rehabilitation participants based on medical history and special needs
• lead group aerobic classes 2-3 per week

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

199901