Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Job Summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is hiring a full-time Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join their Heart & Wellness team! At Novant Health, Clinical Exercise Physiologist lead patients in all disciplines of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in accordance with current cardiac and pulmonary policies and procedures with an emphasis on cardiac and pulmonary health as it relates to exercise. In this role, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist will formulate and modify exercise prescriptions for new Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation participants based on medical history and special needs.

About the role:

• The team at the Wellness Center is comprised of 7 other clinical EPs and 1 EP along with RNs, RRTs, and dieticians.
• Located in the Wellness Center at Forsyth Medical Center - can utilize the gym for personal use, if desired!
• Cardio-pulmonary and cancer wellness patients
• Must be comfortable teaching classes in front of ~24 patients at a time

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm. No weekends or holidays!

Additional features of the role:

• Full access to MedBridge to maintain CEUs
• Competitive benefits and generous PTO accrual (with a sellback option!)
• Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 6% company match

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Opening ID

115359