Bedside Exercise Physiologist: Acute Care Rehab

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a bedside Exercise Physiologist to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will direct patient mobilization and exercise programs within an inpatient setting to promote early mobility and safe progression of activity during hospitalization.

You will assess contraindications, coordinate care with nursing and therapy, document daily treatment notes, and communicate patient status to care teams, families, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient exercise programming and patient mobility.
• ACSM-CEP eligibility or certification preferred; BLS required.
• Strong communication with patients, families and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assesses contraindications and readiness for mobilization.
• Coordinates care with nursing and therapy services.
• Explains mobilization role to patients and families.
• Documents daily treatment notes and education.
• Notifies team of changes in condition.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Medical terminology

Mobility facilitation

Communication with patients

Wheelchair transfer

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a bedside Exercise Physiologist to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will direct patient mobilization and exercise programs within an inpatient setting to promote early mobility and safe progression of activity during hospitalization.

You will assess contraindications, coordinate care with nursing and therapy, document daily treatment notes, and communicate patient status to care teams, families, and physicians.