Overview

The Exercise Specialist provides exercise programming, prescription, and exercise therapy for the cardiac rehab program and assists as needed in the provision of other department functions for individuals with medical conditions requiring participation in a clinical setting. The Exercise Specialist applies 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.
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 Required
Education

Bachelor's Degree Required
Experience

1 Year Fitness or Other Clinical Exercise Required

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C. • Community hospital in Cary • Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh • Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex • Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital • One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States • Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites • 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices • Home health services WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care. Specialties WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Exercise Specialist Healthworks Cardiac Rehab

Exercise Specialist Healthworks Cardiac Rehab

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