Exercise Specialist - PRN

Atrium Health Floyd; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking an Exercise Specialist to support clinical staff in providing high-quality patient care. You will design and implement specialized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and strength in acute care and rehab settings, under supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfer, mobility, documentation, and collaboration with therapists, physicians, and the care team to tailor activities to age-specific

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular function, body composition and strength.
• Assist with transfer, ambulation and range of motion and supervise activities as needed.
• Communicate effectively with therapists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in exercise science / kinesiology

Job description

Schedule Details / Additional Information

PRN as needed (weekends, holidays, vacations, covering shifts as census needs it)

Department

Part time

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
• Effective time management is a fundamental requirementforthis role. The incumbent mustutilizeassigned time and resources in a manner that ensures the accomplishment of departmentalobjectives,demonstratethe ability to prioritize tasks and reorganize workload in response to urgent or increased demands, and aid colleagues during periods of fluctuating census.
• Proficiencyin multitasking anddiscernment of when to requestsupportisessential.
• Strong problem-solving abilities are expected, as the individual willbe responsible foractingwhenminor issues arise.
• Excellent organizational skills arerequired, including the management of supply ordering, receiving, and stocking; organizing,maintaining, cleaning, and storing equipment; and theappropriate managementof patient documentation (excluding the creation of patient care records).
• The role also demands caution and judgment when transporting patients, as well as effective communication with therapists, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families in a mannerappropriate tothe population served.

Role Summary

Exercise Specialist assists clinical staff members in all areas to contribute to quality patient care. The Exercise Specialist provides specialized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and physical strength. They’re responsible for the hands‑on transfer / lift / ambulation/ range of motion and strengthening of patients within the acute care and rehab setting who need supervision while performing these activities. This role assists the patients in keeping their highest functioning level while in the hospital.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school or college with Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology, required.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital environment.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requiressome exposureto communicable diseases or body fluids.

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