Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient, Carolinas Medical Center

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Inpatient Exercise Physiologist to join the acute care rehabilitation team. You will develop and implement mobilization and exercise programs for patients with complex medical needs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required: Bachelor's in Health/Fitness, ACSM-CEP or eligible to test, BLS; Master's preferred. 40 hours weekly with weekend variability and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; Exercise Physiology degree preferred; Master's degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification or eligible to test; BLS HCP required.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Ability to push and transfer patients; effective communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assesses patient readiness for mobilization by reviewing medical records.
• Coordinates care with nursing and therapy services.
• Explains mobilization role to patient and family; verifies orders.
• Performs mobilization and aids in adaptive positioning for safety and performance.
• Monitors patient performance and adjusts plan as needed.
• Documents daily treatment notes and patient education.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Medical terminology

Patient education

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Department: 50110 Carolinas Medical Center - Exercise Physiology
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable Weekend requirement
Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Job Description

The Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation at Carolinas Medical Center provides interdisciplinary, hospital-based care focused on early mobility, cardiopulmonary conditioning, and functional recovery for patients with complex medical and surgical needs. Exercise Physiologists are key members of the care team, delivering safe, evidence-based interventions that support recovery and improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced acute care setting.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree. Master's Degree preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification preferred. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs
• Assesses the patient for contraindications and readiness for mobilization and exercise by reviewing the medical record
• Coordinates care with nursing or therapy services as appropriate
• Explains the role of mobilization to patient/family, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity
• Performs mobilization of patient and aids in adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Monitors patient's performance and tolerance to mobility and exercise program.
• Adjusts plan as medically indicated.
• Assess and measure for appropriate durable medical equipment.
• Documents daily treatment notes and patient/family education.
• Notifies nursing or provider of changes in the patient's condition, performance, and response to treatment
• Communicates patient's status to nursing, clinical staff, therapy services, nurse manager, or operations manager.
• Coordinate care with patient's schedule and treatment
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
• In coordination with related staff may also cross train.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Must be able to transfer patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Subject to stress conditions.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Clean, well-lit comfortable climate; however, occasional conditions with high moisture content.
• Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens, may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• May make home visits.
• Exposure to unpleasant patient elements, body fluids.
• Subject to electro-mechanical hazards.
• Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning.
• Occasionally handles emergency or crises situations.
• Required personal protective equipment eye protection, face protection, gown, mask, lab coat and sterile and non-sterile gloves, shoe covers.

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Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care