Exercise Physiologist - Health and Fitness Center

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Duke Health and Fitness Center stands as a medically oriented fitness facility providing an extensive range of fitness and clinical programming and delivering comprehensive services to our local community. Our team of Exercise Physiologists/Specialists is seamlessly integrated into the Duke Healthcare system, enabling us to deliver secure clinical care in collaboration with the broader healthcare team. As a Clinical Lead position in our facility, this position would oversee all clinical staff training and education and clinical program oversight.  Duke supports professional growth with continuing education support. Duke Health also offers a comprehensive benefit package to support employee’s health and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus ACSM‑CEP certification accepted.
• Level I: Minimum of 1 year of applicable experience (2 years preferred).
• Level II: Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience (leadership experience preferred).
• Level I: ACLS certification required (must be obtained within 6 months of hire date).
• Level I: ACSM certification as an Exercise Physiologist, Health Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, or Personal Trainer required (must be obtained within 6 months of hire date).
• Level II: ACLS certification required.
• Level II: ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM‑CEP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight as the Clinical Team Lead, managing our staff competency and training as well the safety and outcomes of our clinical programming.
• Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and blood glucose levels, ensuring accurate documentation within Epic, Duke’s electronic medical records system.
• Formulate personalized exercise prescriptions tailored to clients with diverse health histories and varied goals.
• Deliver expert instruction in group fitness classes, both on land and in the pool.
• Offer individualized personal training services to a diverse client base, accommodating a range of health histories and objectives.
• Coordinate and lead small group exercise programming with precision and attention to individual needs.
• Maintain regular communication using fitness center technologies such as club Management software, Epic, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Teams.
• Actively contribute to internal marketing efforts by verbally promoting and cross-selling programs and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level