Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Per Diem)

Overview The UNC Hospitals Cardiac Rehab Program is a well-established, AACVPR‑certified program located at the UNC Wellness Center in beautiful Meadowmont Village, Chapel Hill, NC. The setting offers a unique and uplifting environment where patients engage in rehabilitation within a bright, welcoming Clinical Fitness Area—an ideal setting to promote wellness. We are seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This role provides clinical care and monitors patients participating in our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program, working closely with other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities

1. Develops Exercise Prescriptions: Performs stress testing. Performs alternate functional assessments. Develops safe and effective exercise prescriptions. Meets with patients for initial assessment. Follows ACSM guidelines in designing exercise prescriptions. Coordinates appropriate GXT protocols. Obtains approval of prescription by Medical Director. Documents assessment findings and recommendations.
2. Maintains a Safe and Attractive Environment: Monitors cardio equipment in clinical fitness area and Stress Test lab for performance, safety, and cleanliness. Advises Program Director regarding exercise equipment purchase and maintenance problems.
3. Maintains Credentials: Maintains certification in ACSM, BCLS/AED, and ACLS. Participates in NCCRA meetings and other opportunities for continuing education. Participates in monthly code practices.
4. Makes Assignments for Exercise Staff: Prepares daily assignments to exercise staff. Prepares monthly work schedules for exercise staff and ensures appropriate staff-to-patient ratios. Supervises exercise staff. Keeps Program Director aware of problems with staffing or employees.
5. Monitors Patients During Exercise: Assists patients and staff in implementing exercise prescriptions. Evaluates and modifies exercise prescriptions as needed. Recognizes potential medical problems and reports to MD or RN. Recognizes risky exercise situations and intervenes to ensure patient safety. Provides expertise to staff regarding exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Documents interventions with patients. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies. Monitors response to exercise such as rhythm strips, blood pressures, and O₂ saturations. Reviews log sheets for compliance on a weekly basis.
6. Participates in Staff Meetings: Regularly attends staff meetings. Presents patient exercise progress and evaluation results. Makes exercise‑related recommendations. Considers input from other staff members. Sends evaluation results and multidisciplinary recommendations to primary MD. Meets with assigned patients individually to review results and recommendations discussed at staff meetings. Attends Quarterly Wellness Staff Meetings. Participates in CQI.
7. Plans & Supervises Group Exercise for Rehab & Prevention: Develops safe, age‑appropriate, warm‑up and cool‑down routines. Re‑evaluates and makes appropriate changes in group exercise routines. Considers group needs when planning activities and makes individual modifications if necessary. Shares exercise leadership duties with exercise staff.
8. Provides Patient Education: Teaches Exercise for Life Class. Provides individual patient education on exercise topics as needed. Develops written exercise‑related materials. Maintains bulletin board in classroom.

Qualifications Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology 3–5 years of experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field Licensure / Certification Requirements Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) within six (6) months from date of hire, or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) certification by ACSM within six (6) months from date of hire Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one (1) month from date of hire Professional Experience Requirements One (1) year of experience working in a clinical exercise setting Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Salary Range: $23.24 – $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Equal Opportunity Employment Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care