Exercise Specialist Healthworks Cardiac Rehab

WakeMed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Exercise Specialist to provide exercise programming and therapy as part of our cardiac rehabilitation program in Cary, North Carolina. You will apply your clinical expertise to develop evaluation tools and ensure appropriate care for patients with medical conditions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in fitness or clinical settings. A Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in fitness or clinical exercise.
• Certifications such as Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exercise programming and prescription for cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop evaluation tools for clinical practices.
• Review patient medical history and determine testing protocols.

Skills

Exercise programming

Exercise therapy

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Exercise Specialist provides exercise programming, prescription, and exercise therapy for the cardiac rehab program and assists as needed in the provision of other department functions for individuals with medical conditions requiring participation in a clinical setting. The Exercise Specialist applies 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.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EEO

EOE

Licensure

Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience

1 Year Fitness or Other Clinical Exercise Required