EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 240088

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Apr 13, 2024

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist – Duke Center for Living

Clinical Exercise Physiologist – full-time research position, on-site

Primary responsibilities include:

Conduct diagnostic testing independently as required and per study protocol, including maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing with 12-lead ECG interpretation without direct physician supervision

** NOTE: applicants must exhibit strong 12-lead ECG interpretation skills **

Monitor exercise vital signs (including heart rate, blood pressure, symptoms, blood glucose)
Develop exercise prescriptions for research patient populations according to protocol guidelines
Supervise exercise training sessions by guiding research participants through their prescribed study intervention
Assist with daily operations of clinical research protocols, including data acquisition and proper study documentation
Follow strategies to manage and retain research participants
Employ procedures for collecting, preparing, processing, shipping, and maintaining inventory of specimens

Occupational Summary

The Duke Molecular Physiology Institute (DMPI), a part of Duke University Medical Center, occupies a place of national and international leadership in the fight against major diseases. Our mission is to produce integrated multi-omics and physiologic profiles of chronic human diseases, and to use such profiles to develop new disease detection strategies, novel therapies, and insights into disease mechanisms.

A full-time Clinical Exercise Physiologist is needed to join a DMPI study team conducting human subject clinical research at the Duke Center for Living campus. This Clinical Translation Research Division within the DMPI conducts multiple federal and industry funded projects involving healthy individuals, individuals with Type 2 diabetes those at risk for diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, as well as other clinical conditions.

Work Performed

This position will work closely with PIs and other members of a well-established clinical research team to support ongoing physiological studies involving muscle and fat biopsies, serial blood sampling, body composition analysis, strength assessments, cardiorespiratory fitness evaluations, and supervised exercise interventions.

This position will develop, coordinate, and implement exercise related programs for clinical research trials. This position will supervise exercise training sessions, conduct diagnostic testing, assist with research protocols, complete data acquisition and documentation, develop exercise programs for research participants, and monitor progress of participants in the performance of prescribed exercise regimens to include personal motivation as well as assessment of participants’ tolerance of exercise program.

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

Work requires a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field.

Experience

None required beyond Education/Training requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong 12-lead ECG interpretation skills are required
Ability to recognize symptom changes or signs of problems to activate the appropriate medical response and processes
Current BLS certification with ACLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire
ACSM clinical certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologist

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation, health risk appraisal, comprehensive fitness testing, exercise prescriptions, working in a clinical environment, interacting with older adults and other special populations, and a desire for helping others achieve their health/wellness goals.

This position requires a high level of professionalism with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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