Exercise Physiologist

What We Offer

• Schedule: 7:00am-5:00pm, Days Shift, Full-Time

• Category: Allied Health

• Department: Cardiac Rehab

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Exercise Physiologist at Novant Health?

• Recognized for one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery in 2023.

• One that holds Blue Distinction Center designations for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery and has received 21 Certified Zero Harm recognition from the South Carolina Hospital Association for preventing surgical errors.

• Top ratings in heart and stroke care: American Heart Association recognizes Novant Health for exceptional patient outcomes in heart failure award.

Exercise Physiologist Full Time Days Position Summary:

Leads patients in all disciplines of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in accordance with current cardiac and pulmonary policies and procedures with an emphasis on cardiac and pulmonary health as it relates to exercise. Formulate and modify exercise prescriptions for new Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation participants based on medical history and special needs.

What You'll Do

Novant is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BS in Exercise Physiology or exercise related field
• Experience: Rehabilitation experience as an Exercise Physiologist, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Progressing toward a ACSM exercise related certification within 1 yr (Certification Agreement signed upon hire), required.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of all phases of routine and critical cardiac and respiratory care, with an emphasis on adult, chronic disease management.
  • Abilities to perform decisively in critical situations and to incorporate many types of data.
  • Has the knowledge, skills and ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
  • Has the ability to supervise exercise, monitor patients during exercise, and modify exercise prescriptions for cardio-pulmonary patients, in conjunction with registered nurses and/or physician as needed.
  • Has effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients, families, nurses, physicians and other department and hospital staff.
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

177101