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Exercise Physiologist

UNC Health Appalachian
Boone, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025 CLOSED ON 4/7/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist position at UNC Health Appalachian?

Position Summary
 
The Exercise Physiologist provides clinical expertise and helps coordinate daily clinical activities in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. Provides cardiac and pulmonary testing including but not limited to, metabolic exercise/pulmonary stress, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): DLCO, spirometry, lung volumes.
 
The Exercise Physiologist effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The Exercise Physiologist follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures; regulatory requirements and standards of behavior.
 
Position Qualifications
 
Minimum Education
    • Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
    • Masters prepared Exercise Physiologist with teaching experience, preferred. 
Experience
    • Two years of work experience (or equivalent clinical internship) specific to Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 
Required Registration/License/Certification
    • Certifications related to the field of exercise physiology and diagnostic cardiac/pulmonary function will be considered important and/or required. A desire to work with special populations in the area of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation fitness and wellness is mandatory
    • BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support obtained from American Heart Association at the time of employment
    • (ACLS) certification obtained from American Heart Association within one year of hire 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job also requires that an individual be able to perform this job without direct on site supervision. This individual must possess excellent organizational skills, teaching skills, interpersonal skills and supervisory skills. Certifications related to the field of exercise physiology and diagnostic cardiac/pulmonary function will be considered important and/or required. A desire to work with special populations in the area of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation fitness and wellness is mandatory. 

Physical Demands
    • Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
    • Manual dexterity and mobility
    • Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
    • Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
    • Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less 
Working Conditions
    • Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
    • Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
    • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergency situations.
    • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to, or, greater than >8 hours per shift
    • Speaking, reading and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
    • Exposed to vibration; and cramped spaces >1 hour day
    • Frequently mobilizes patients >4 hours per day
    • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries; pushes; and/or, pulls >50 lbs
    • Frequently per hour: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
    • Frequently per minute: hand, finger and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity.
    • Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
    • Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work
    • Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure including x-ray and microwave

    About UNC Health

    UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org. 

    UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us. 
     

    Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu

     

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