Exercise Specialist jobs in North Carolina

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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JOB LOCATION

Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Exercise Specialist to participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current health status to identify major health risk factors; administer diagnostic testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of equipment; perform a wide variety of stress tests.  Perform cardiac monitoring testing following established protocols.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current Health status to identify major health risk factors; administer stress testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of exercise equipment.  Perform a wide variety of fitness assessments and/or non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests according to work site.  Recognizes symptom changes & signs of problems.  Knows appropriate medical response / processes.  Initiates first responder care.
• Identify diagnostic stress lab needs; manages appropriate level of supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assess the stress-testing environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, Joint commission, etc.).
• Apply and remove holter, event, or blood pressure monitors to patients; explain procedures including, but not limited to, equipment usage, the patients responsibility for keeping a diary/record and the use of event monitors and data transmittal as needed. Analyze digitized information from pre-recorded ambulatory ECG tapes/digital monitors using specialized software. Edit information and generate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review. 
• Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with clinic leadership.  Assist in developing operating policies and procedures.
• Understands care management and interacts as patient advocate for appropriate referrals (non-physician) to other professionals or community services as indicated.
• Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
• No previous experience required.
• BLS certification.
• ACSM certification (must attain certification within 1 year of hire)

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.