Capefearvalley
Exercise Physiologist-Part Time
Capefearvalley, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
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37206**Facility**HealthPlex**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Healthplex**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Variable (United States of America)**Summary**Responsible for the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription. Ensures safe exercise therapy, by proper patient orientation and supervision, and with ongoing monitoring of patient’s clinical status.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.
In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes* Participates in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instruction* Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription* Supervises exercise session, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise* Assesses patient pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patients, other staff, and primary care physician and/or medical director* Immediately reports any new, changing and/or significant signs and/or symptoms* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area of study required## **Work Experience**:* 2 years of recent and relevant experience required## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Strong communication skills* Strong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standards* Manual dexterity in use of equipment and supplies* Ability to understand stress test results* Knowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staff* Ability to utilize a computer and hospital applications## **Physical Requirements**:* Hearing ability* Ability to speak clearly* Visual acuity* Motor coordination and manual dexterity* Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities* Some physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patient* Work may include light cleaning and preparing facility**Required Licenses and Certifications**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually.
A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians.
Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.
Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region. #J-18808-Ljbffr
HealthPlextime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
37206**Facility**HealthPlex**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Healthplex**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Variable (United States of America)**Summary**Responsible for the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription. Ensures safe exercise therapy, by proper patient orientation and supervision, and with ongoing monitoring of patient’s clinical status.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.
In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes* Participates in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instruction* Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription* Supervises exercise session, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise* Assesses patient pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patients, other staff, and primary care physician and/or medical director* Immediately reports any new, changing and/or significant signs and/or symptoms* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area of study required## **Work Experience**:* 2 years of recent and relevant experience required## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Strong communication skills* Strong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standards* Manual dexterity in use of equipment and supplies* Ability to understand stress test results* Knowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staff* Ability to utilize a computer and hospital applications## **Physical Requirements**:* Hearing ability* Ability to speak clearly* Visual acuity* Motor coordination and manual dexterity* Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities* Some physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patient* Work may include light cleaning and preparing facility**Required Licenses and Certifications**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually.
A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians.
Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.
Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region. #J-18808-Ljbffr