Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Exercise Physiologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year or bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or an exercise-related field is required.
Progress toward an American College of Sports Medicine exercise-related certification within one year is required, with a certification agreement signed upon hire.

Responsibilities

Lead patients in all disciplines of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in accordance with current cardiac and pulmonary policies and procedures, emphasizing cardiac and pulmonary health as it relates to exercise.
Formulate and modify exercise prescriptions for new Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation participants based on their medical histories and special needs.

Desired Qualifications

One year of rehabilitation experience as an Exercise Physiologist is preferred.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of all phases of routine and critical cardiac and respiratory care, emphasizing adult chronic disease management.
Ability to make decisive choices in critical situations and incorporate multiple types of data.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to interpret information to identify each patient's care requirements relative to age-specific needs.
Ability to supervise exercise, monitor patients during exercise, and modify exercise prescriptions for cardio-pulmonary patients in conjunction with registered nurses and/or physicians as needed.
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.

What We Offer

Exercise Physiologist- Full-Time (40 hours)

Scotts Hill Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

Scotts Hill Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Exercise Physiologist to 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. Formulate and modify exercise prescriptions for new Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation participants based on medical history and special needs.

Schedule: M-F mostly 7a-3p; No weekends or holidays.

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BS in Exercise Physiology or exercise related field, required.
Experience: 1 year of rehabilitation experience as an Exercise Physiologist, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Progressing toward a ACSM exercise related certification within 1 yr (Certification Agreement signed upon hire), required.
Additional Skills Preferred:
- 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

199000

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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