Exercise Specialist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Cary, NC

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About The Position

The Exercise Specialist will apply clinical expertise and advanced knowledge in exercise science to the development of evaluation tools for the clinical practices of the department and its programs. Duties include review of patient's medical history, determination of appropriate testing protocols, and explanation of test to the patient. Will monitor and record heart rate, blood pressure, EKG response, and signs/symptoms associated with exercise. Determine the endpoint of testing and ensure a diagnostic study. Data collection and summary are also required. Also, maintains professional practice standards, clinical competence, and daily operations of the department.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist Required
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1 Year Fitness or Other Clinical Exercise Required

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical expertise and advanced knowledge in exercise science.
• Develop evaluation tools for clinical practices.
• Review patient's medical history.
• Determine appropriate testing protocols.
• Explain tests to patients.
• Monitor and record heart rate, blood pressure, EKG response, and signs/symptoms associated with exercise.
• Determine the endpoint of testing and ensure a diagnostic study.
• Collect and summarize data.
• Maintain professional practice standards and clinical competence.
• Oversee daily operations of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees