Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab - PRN

Job Duties Meet the knowledge and skillset outlined in the core competencies for Cardiac Rehabilitation professionals guidelines based on AACVPR’s guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, nutritional/physical activity counseling, education on smoking cessation, and management of the following: diabetes, blood pressure, weight, lipids. Candidate will need to also be able to provide psychosocial support to patients, as they are dealing with life-changing events. Candidate should have knowledge of exercise parameters for patients with heart disease. Key Responsibilities Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and blood glucose levels, ensuring accurate documentation within Epic, Duke’s electronic medical records system. Formulate personalized exercise prescriptions tailored to clients with diverse health histories and varied goals. Deliver expert instruction in group exercise classes. Offer individualized personal treatment plans to a diverse client base, accommodating a range of health histories and objectives. Maintain regular communication with patients and interdisciplinary team. Work Performed Ensure a secure exercise environment for clients, monitoring vital signs and collaboratively communicating care plans with the complete healthcare team. Spearhead the planning, coordination, and implementation of exercise and related programs tailored to diverse special populations, clinical programs, and healthy demographics. Undertake the responsibility of creating personalized exercise prescriptions, setting goals, and orchestrating exercise progression for patients at varying risk levels—low, medium, and high. Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments for clients spanning a spectrum of health abilities. Function as an integral team player, contributing to optimal client care and fostering mutual support within the team. Required Qualifications at this Level Education Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science. Bachelor’s degree plus ACSM RCEP credential accepted. Experience Level I: Minimum 1 year applicable experience, prefer 2. Level II: Minimum 3 years applicable experience (leadership experience preferred). Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Level I: ACSM Clinical Certification as Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Level II: ACSM Clinical Certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr