Clinical Program Coordinator in Boone, North Carolina at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Position Summary The Clinical Program Coordinator plays a vital role in overseeing and managing the comprehensive exercise programs within a clinical setting. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of fitness, wellness, and clinical programs while promoting patient safety and education. The Clinical Program Coordinator also provides support in various administrative and operational areas as needed. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Hiring compensation ranges from $17.00 - $24.65 / hour. Minimum Education

• Graduate from an accredited university with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field. Clinical exercise physiology preferred.

Experience

• Preferred one year of experience in a wellness setting, with clinical exercise experience being highly desirable.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification within 12 months of hire date. ACSM Health Fitness Specialist or Clinical Exercise Specialist preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification within 12 months of hire date. ACSM Health Fitness Specialist or Clinical Exercise Specialist preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive training and experience in coaching and training patients in patient education on safe and effective exercise.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport and effectively engage with patients, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to initiate contact with patients, explain exercise programs, obtain necessary medical releases and records, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated competency in conducting thorough subjective and objective assessments to develop personalized fitness plans.
• Knowledge of exercise equipment usage and ability to provide guidance and support to patients during their exercise routines.
• Experience in designing and delivering patient education sessions, ensuring patients are well-informed about their specific education dates and exercise protocols.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, position, push, pull, and/or transfer objects weighing up to and greater than 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobilization of patients, exceeding 4 hours per day.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing more than 50 lbs per shift.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching.
• Frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity per minute.
• Frequent exposure to soft voices from a distance greater than 3 feet per hour.
• Frequent exposure to close eye work per hour.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.