Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist (CEP)

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Exercise Specialist to support patients in cardiac rehabilitation and other clinical wellness services. You will craft individualized exercise programs, perform clinical assessments, and provide education to help patients improve health, strength, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective care, monitor progress, and contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP®) required.
• Experience in clinical, cardiac rehabilitation, or medically supervised exercise setting.
• Knowledge of exercise testing, prescription, and cardiovascular disease management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee individualized exercise prescriptions for cardiac rehab and related programs.
• Review patient medical histories and assess health status to determine testing and treatment plans.
• Conduct exercise evaluations and monitor patient performance and response to activity.
• Select and administer appropriate testing protocols based on patient needs and guidelines.
• Educate patients on exercise techniques, safety, and lifestyle changes.
• Explain testing procedures and rehabilitation plans clearly to patients.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation

Exercise physiology

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology / Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Job description

WakeMed is seeking an Exercise Specialist to support patients in cardiac rehabilitation and other clinical wellness services. You will craft individualized exercise programs, perform clinical assessments, and provide education to help patients improve health, strength, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective care, monitor progress, and contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts.