Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation is seeking an Exercise Specialist to assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to improve mobility and overall wellness.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness; ACSM-CEP or eligibility; BLS HCP; 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Strong communication and patient-focused care are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree.
• ACSM-CEP or eligible to test; BLS HCP required.

Responsabilidades

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assesses contraindications and readiness for mobilization by reviewing medical records.
• Coordinates care with nursing or therapy services.
• Explains mobilization role to patient/family and verifies orders.
• Monitors performance and adjusts plan as needed.
• Documents daily treatment notes and patient education.
• Communicates patient status to clinical teams.
• Coordinate care with patient schedule and treatment.
• Responds to emergencies in a professional manner.

Conocimientos

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Patient mobilization

Team coordination

Medical terminology

Educación

Bachelor's in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Department

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

PRN

• Weekdays - coverage for PTO
• Weekend coverage

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation is part of one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation programs, providing specialized care for patients recovering from complex conditions including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, and other life-altering illnesses. Exercise physiologists work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help patients improve functional mobility, endurance, and overall wellness in a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on restoring quality of life.

Job Description

Assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care.

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.

Physical Requirements

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Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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, andShort- 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.).

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.

Assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care