Exercise Specialist - PRN

Advocate Health Care; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in the United States is seeking a part-time PRN role in a hospital setting, requiring a Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology. The position emphasizes age-appropriate patient care, efficient time management, and accurate documentation per department policies.

The role requires strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills, with duties including coordinating with therapists and physicians, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care per department policies.
• Manage patient documentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate with therapists, physicians, and the care team.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN as needed (weekends, holidays, vacations, covering shifts as census needs it) Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the 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 requirement for this role. The incumbent must utilize assigned time and resources in a manner that ensures the accomplishment of departmental objectives, demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and reorganize workload in response to urgent or increased demands, and aid colleagues during periods of fluctuating census. Proficiency in multitasking and discernment of when to request support is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities are expected, as the individual will be responsible for acting when minor issues arise. Excellent organizational skills are required, including the management of supply ordering, receiving, and stocking; organizing, maintaining, cleaning, and storing equipment; and the appropriate management of 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 manner appropriate to the population served.

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. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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

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. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. 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