Exercise Physiologist

Cone Health Medical Group; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in North Carolina seeks a qualified rehabilitation professional to perform functional capacity tests, balance and musculoskeletal evaluations, and to craft customized exercise prescriptions. Accurate documentation supports rehab program quality indicators.

Responsibilities include patient education, home-program development, equipment maintenance, and supervising interns while collaborating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience in clinical/cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional capacity tests, balance and musculoskeletal evaluations to guide exercise prescriptions.
• Document patient data accurately in medical records for rehab program quality metrics.
• Provide individual and group education sessions on exercise, health risks, and conditions.
• Develop individualized home and discharge exercise plans.
• Supervise student interns ensuring policy adherence and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Functional capacity testing

Clinical documentation

Education sessions

Program development

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science / related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Essential Job Function:

• Performs functional capacity tests, balance and Musculo-Skeletal evaluations with attention to accuracy and safety assess test results to create customized exercise prescription and results report.
• Documents necessary information in patient's medical record in an accurate and timely manner to assist with data management and quality indicators for the Rehab program as appropriate with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Provides individual and group education sessions for patients/participants to counsel on exercise, risk factors and other applicable teachings on health and medical conditions.
• Develops an individualized exercise plan/program for the patient/participant for home and discharge.
• Facilitates the preventive maintenance of equipment by maintaining a written and documented preventative maintenance program for follow ups as needed.
• Generates referrals, memberships and new patient/participant enrollments which includes telephone calls or communicating with providers regarding program participation.
• Supervises student interns ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and techniques, answering questions, conducting orientation, explaining correct procedures, demonstrating techniques, and intervening where warranted to correct deficiencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.

Experience:

• Preferred:1 or more years of experience working in a clinical/cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation setting.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider. Required to obtain ACLS within one year of hire.