Exercise Physiologist - Duke Fitness Center
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Occupational Summary:
The Duke Health and Fitness Center stands as a medically oriented fitness facility, operating within the broader framework of Duke Health and Wellbeing. We provide an extensive range of fitness and clinical programming, delivering comprehensive services to our local community. Our team of Exercise Physiologists/Specialists is seamlessly integrated into the Duke Healthcare system, enabling us to deliver secure clinical care in collaboration with the broader healthcare team. Duke supports professional growth with continuing education support as well as access to Duke Health and Wellbeing professional training programs. Duke Health also offers a comprehensive benefit package to support employee’s health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide comprehensive oversight as the Facility Lead, managing pool maintenance and operations with collaborative support from the Engineering and Operations teams.
· Act as a liaison for facility maintenance with contractors and ensure effective oversight of the budget for new equipment.
· Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and blood glucose levels, ensuring accurate documentation within Epic, Duke’s electronic medical records system.
· Formulate personalized exercise prescriptions tailored to clients with diverse health histories and varied goals.
· Deliver expert instruction in group fitness classes, both on land and in the pool.
· Offer individualized personal training services to a diverse client base, accommodating a range of health histories and objectives.
· Coordinate and lead small group exercise programming with precision and attention to individual needs.
· Maintain regular communication using fitness center technologies such as club Management software, Epic, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Teams.
· Actively contribute to internal marketing efforts by verbally promoting and cross-selling programs and services.
Work Performed:
Ensure a secure exercise environment for clients, monitoring vital signs and collaboratively communicating care plans with the complete healthcare team. Spearhead the planning, coordination, and implementation of exercise and related programs tailored to diverse special populations, clinical programs, and healthy demographics. Undertake the responsibility of creating personalized exercise prescriptions, setting goals, and orchestrating exercise progression for patients at varying risk levels—low, medium, and high. Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments for clients spanning a spectrum of health abilities. Demonstrate proficiency in instructing a variety of land and water-based group exercise classes. Provide personalized training and small group sessions, catering to both clinical and healthy populations. Take charge of facility management to ensure daily maintenance of the pool and spa in compliance with state guidelines, including thorough documentation and staff training. Coordinate schedules for routine upkeep and maintenance in collaboration with on-site Engineering and Operations teams. Serve as a liaison between staff and client feedback for fitness equipment repairs, managing communication with our equipment maintenance company. Lead budget planning for the regular procurement of new equipment to meet the evolving needs of the facility. Function as an integral team player, contributing to optimal client care and fostering mutual support within the team.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science. Bachelor's degree plus ACSM RCEP credential accepted
Experience
Level I: Minimum 1 yrs applicable experience, prefer 2
Level II: Minimum 3 yrs applicable experience (leadership experience preferred).
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Level I: ACSM Clinical Certification as Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Level II: ACSM Clinical Certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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
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