Pediatric Pulmonary Exercise Physiologist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to develop and supervise medically supervised exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases, performing testing, assessments, and tailored prescriptions.

The CEP will monitor responses, educate patients, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safety with emergency procedures and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with 1 year of experience or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, or a related field (preferred)
• ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification (must be obtained within 1 year of hire)
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS required for clinical stress testing and rehab (per unit requirements)

Responsibilities

• Perform health risk assessments, functional capacity testing, and symptom-limited exercise testing.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized exercise prescriptions for diverse patient populations.
• Monitor patient responses to exercise via telemetry and vital signs.
• Assist with medical supervision of outpatient rehab programs.
• Document patient progress and communicate findings to the health care team.
• Educate patients and families on exercise benefits and disease management.
• Ensure safety during all exercise sessions and participate in emergency procedures.

Skills

Clinical exercise testing

EKG interpretation

Disease pathophysiology

Exercise prescription

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

ACSM CEP certification (within 1 year)

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to develop and supervise medically supervised exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases, performing testing, assessments, and tailored prescriptions.

The CEP will monitor responses, educate patients, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safety with emergency procedures and regulatory compliance.