What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Specialist position at Wakemed Health And Hospitals?
Category: Therapy Services
Position Type: Full Time (60-80 Hrs)
Remote: No
Overview
The Exercise Specialist will apply 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. Will monitor and record heart rate, blood pressure, EKG response, and signs/symptoms associated with exercise. Determine the endpoint of testing and ensure a diagnostic study. Data collection and summary are also required. Also, maintains professional practice standards, clinical competence, and daily operations of the department.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.
EOE
Licensure
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist RequiredEducation
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science Or Related Field RequiredExperience
1 Year Related Position Experience Required
