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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST, SENIOR
Job Title: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST, SENIOR
Job Code: 2143
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date:
Job Family: JF 17
Occupational Summary
Coordinate and supervise personnel and activities engaged in exercise programs for patients and other participants within a specialized area at Duke University Medical Center; coordinate research and contracted activities.
Work Performed
Supervise, plan, evaluate, and implement exercise programs for patients and other participants within a specialized area through the utilization of procedures including treadmill testing, cardiac radionuclide studies, body composition measurements, peripheral vascular disease studies and other related activities.
Take patient histories; conduct physical examinations; administer selected tests to include exercise stress, body density, electrocardiogram and blood tests to determine appropriate program which includes an individualized program of aerobic exercise, diet planning and instruction concerning modification of behavioral patterns to include smoking, eating and adherence to medication.
Monitor the progress of individual patients and other program participants in the performance of prescribed exercise regimens to include personal motivation as well as assessment of participants tolerance of exercise program.
Develop monitoring techniques and specialized types of exercise equipment to satisfy needs of the program; supervise maintenance of exercise testing equipment.
Maintain records reflecting up to date participant progress, programs and related statistical data as required by departmental policies; evaluate collected data and provide reports to administration.
Explain plan and procedures to participants to allay fears and to elicit cooperation in gaining the maximum benefit from the program; plan post program follow up to assist in carrying out maintenance program.
Conduct physical, chemical or biological tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research oriented activities; compile and document procedures and results.
Provide staff development and training in exercise testing technology and physiology; develop and implement quality assurance standards.
Prepare reports and analyses to include financial reports setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field.
CPFT or RPFT preferred or achieved within 6 months of hire. ACSM Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred. Maintain BLS certification annually, Maintain ACLS certification annually. Valid driver's license required.
Experience
One year clinical or related experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
CPX
Properly explain and conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests, clinical and research on primarily high risk patients (CHF, HOCM, etc.).
Enter CPX reports in INBOX with preliminary interpretations; understand CPX interpretation.
Provide support to CPX lab director.
Responsible for troubleshooting problems related to metabolic cart.
Primary job is at Duke South Clinic, maintaining CPX lab, but also provide support at other clinics as needed.
Screen all patients for absolute and relative contraindications, involving medical staff as needed.
Participate in weekly noon conferences.
Help to perform validation and reliability testing on CPX equipment, both at Duke south, and at offsite locations.
Stress Testing
Conduct exercise stress testing.
Know test indications, contraindications and reasons for termination as established by the ACC/ACSM guidelines.
Monitors Patients hemodynamic response to exercise stimulation.
Demonstrates knowledge of ECG interpretation and arrhythmia identification Identifies signs and symptoms indicative of abnormal response to exercise and intervenes appropriately.
Provides the attending cardiologist a complete and accurate documentation of the testing.
Organizes work schedule and lab space to make efficient use of lab time Non-Invasive Vascular Testing Conduct ABI testing, rest and stress.
Provide the attending cardiologist a complete and accurate documentation of the test.
Able to transport equipment between clinics, using of a van with a lift.
Arrhythmia monitors
Apply arrhythmia monitors; including 24 or 48 hour monitors, Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitors, loop monitors, and others as may be needed.
Complete all needed paperwork associated with monitors.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.