Exercise Physiologist: Cardio Rehab & Safe Exercise Plans

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist to develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions. You will orient and supervise patients and monitor clinical status during therapy.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, education, adapting prescriptions, supervising sessions, and coordinating referrals. A bachelor’s in exercise science and 2 years of relevant experience are required; ACSM standards apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area required.
• 2 years of recent and relevant experience required.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of exercise science for disease prevention.
• Ability to compute MET levels and prescribe exercise per ACSM standards.
• Proficiency with hospital computer systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ risk factors and support lifestyle changes.
• Participate in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instruction.
• Develop and adjust individual exercise prescriptions.
• Supervise exercise sessions and monitor patient responses.
• Assess patient status before, during, and after exercise; refer when needed.
• Immediately report any new or changing signs or symptoms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Exercise science knowledge

MET calculation

Stress test interpretation

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Tools

Hospital applications

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist to develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions. You will orient and supervise patients and monitor clinical status during therapy.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, education, adapting prescriptions, supervising sessions, and coordinating referrals. A bachelor’s in exercise science and 2 years of relevant experience are required; ACSM standards apply.