Inpatient Clinical Exercise Specialist (PRN)

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Exercise Specialist to assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. You will work closely with nursing, therapy staff and families to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness, ACSM-CEP or eligible, BLS HCP, and 2 years of experience preferred. Master's degree is a plus; willingness to coordinate care and document treatment notes daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Group instruction

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Exercise Specialist to assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. You will work closely with nursing, therapy staff and families to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness, ACSM-CEP or eligible, BLS HCP, and 2 years of experience preferred. Master's degree is a plus; willingness to coordinate care and document treatment notes daily.