Exercise Physiologist-Health Plex- Part Time

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for HealthPlex in Fayetteville, NC. The role focuses on developing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, orienting patients, and supervising sessions with ongoing monitoring of clinical status.

The position requires a Bachelor's in exercise science, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong English communication. This part-time role supports therapeutic lifestyle changes and patient education in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.
• Solid knowledge of exercise science and disease prevention; calc MET and prescribe exercise per ACSM.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ risk factors and support lifestyle changes.
• Participate in educational classes and one-on-one instruction.
• Develop and adjust individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Supervise sessions and monitor patient responses to exercise.
• Assess pre-, during-, and post-exercise status; refer as needed.
• Report new or significant signs to care team or medical director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Exercise science knowledge

MET level calculation

Manual dexterity

Stress test interpretation

Psychosocial knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Job description

Exercise Physiologist-Health Plex- Part Time### Exercise Physiologist-Health Plex- Part TimeApply: HealthPlex: Part time: Posted Today: 41139**Facility**HealthPlex**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Healthplex**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Variable (United States of America)**Summary**Responsible for the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription. Ensures safe exercise therapy, by proper patient orientation and supervision, and with ongoing monitoring of patient’s clinical status.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes* Participates in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instruction* Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription* Supervises exercise session, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise* Assesses patient pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patients, other staff, and primary care physician and/or medical director* Immediately reports any new, changing and/or significant signs and/or symptoms* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area of study required## **Work Experience**:* 2 years of recent and relevant experience required## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Strong communication skills* Strong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standards* Manual dexterity in use of equipment and supplies* Ability to understand stress test results* Knowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staff* Ability to utilize a computer and hospital applications## **Physical Requirements**:* Hearing ability* Ability to speak clearly* Visual acuity* Motor coordination and manual dexterity* Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities* Some physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patient* Work may include light cleaning and preparing facility**Required Licenses and Certifications**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity