Exercise Physiologist
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 267981
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Mooresville, NC, US, 28117
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN
Date: Sep 2, 2026
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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in
Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at
123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including
24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and
surgical specialties.
Exercise Physiologist
EKG and Cardiac Experience Highly Preferred
Summary & Work Performed
Develop, coordinate and implement exercise related programs including
marketing, research, and internships. Provide exercise-related education for
patients and the community. Responsible for all exercise sciencestandards
needed to meet regulatory and credentialing requirements.
Level I -
Performs all Exercise Specialist duties and diagnostic testing
independently as required by work site.
Assist with oversight and daily operations of clinical and non- clinical
programs.
Assist manager with program compliance, benchmarking and performance
improvement.
Able to teach most/all offered land and water based group exercise for
low, medium, and high risk clients. Mentor and train other staff in group
exercise.
Required to have clinical knowledge of disease management programming
multiple co-morbidities.
Responsible for exercise prescription development for all patient
populations
Mentor and lead others in thedepartment (employees and interns)
Direct responsibility for all exercise requirements indicated in cardiac
rehab state license, AAVCPR national and ACSM guidelines, if required at
work site.
Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows theappropriate
medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.
Active in program certification process and regulatory agency review
according to work site.
Assign and implement lectures, fitness classes, marketing and other
materials as needed for each work site.
Lead Process Improvement initiatives and benchmark responsibilities for
program changes.
Level II -
Clinical oversight regarding exercise for all patients at all risk levels.
Able to teach all land and water based group exercise for all risk level
patients.
Serves as master trainer to other staff in area of group exercise and
evaluates staff regarding group exercise.
Functions as a Team Leader in supervising and program oversight.
Implement processes to ensure compliance with state, national and
organizational safety requirements.
Takes responsibility for program compliance issues.
Collects, process and interpret program data to support both medical
coverage and administrative support.
Has knowledge of industry standards.
Serve as principle investigator for research projects, which may include
supervision of research and publication.
Present exercise knowledge at national or regional conferences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Stay current with certifications and attend continuing education events.
Review current research and update materials as needed
A high level of professionalism and knowledge of exercise programming is
required.
Level Characteristics
Level I -
Performs all Exercise Specialist duties and diagnostic testing
independently as required by work site.
Assist with oversight and daily operations of clinical and non- clinical
programs.
Assist manager with program compliance, benchmarking and performance
improvement.
Able to teach most/all offered land and water based group exercise for
low, medium, and high risk clients.
Mentor and train other staff in group exercise.
Required to have clinical knowledge of disease management programming
multiple co-morbidities.
Responsible for exercise prescription development for all patient
populations
Mentor and lead others in thedepartment (employees and interns)
Direct responsibility for all exercise requirements indicated in cardiac
rehab state license, AAVCPR national and ACSM guidelines, if required at
work site.
Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows theappropriate
medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.
Active in program certification process and regulatory agency review
according to work site.
Assign and implement lectures, fitness classes, marketing and other
materials as needed for each work site.
Lead Process Improvement initiatives and benchmark responsibilities for
program changes.
Level II -
Clinical oversight regarding exercise for all patients at all risk levels.
Able to teach all land and water based group exercise for all risk level
patients.
Serves as master trainer to other staff in area of group exercise and
evaluates staff regarding group exercise.
Functions as a Team Leader in supervising and program oversight.
Implement processes to ensure compliance with state, national and
organizational safety requirements.
Takes responsibility for program compliance issues.
Collects, process and interpret program data to support both medical
coverage and administrative support.
Has knowledge of industry standards.
Serve as principle investigator for research projects, which may include
supervision of research and publication.
Present exercise knowledge at national or regional conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science.
Bachelor's degree plus ACSM-CEP accepted.
Experience
Level I: Minimum 1 yrs applicable experience, prefer 2.
Experience working with Cardiology patients and EKG highly preferred.
Level II: Minimum 3 yrs applicable experience (leadership experience
preferred).
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Level I: ACLS required (must obtain within 6 months of hire date); ACSM
certification as Exercise Physiologist, Health Fitness instructor, Group
Exercise Instructor, or Personal Trainer (must obtain within 6 months of
hire date).
Level II: ACLS required; ACSM certification as Clinical Exercise
Physiologist required.
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