Inpatient Exercise Physiologist - Acute Rehab

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement planning

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for the 10DE Progressive Care Unit at Carolinas Medical Center. You will assess, plan, and direct mobilization and exercise programs for adults transitioning from critical care, collaborating with nursing, therapy, and other teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness, ACSM-CEP or eligible, and BLS HCP. Prior experience in exercise assessment and program development is preferred; 40-hour workweek with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• Exercise Specialist certification by ACSM or eligible to test; BLS HCP from AHA required.
• 2 years experience preferred; requires ability to mobilize patients and instruct exercises.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs
• Assess 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
• Coordinates care with patient's schedule and treatment
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner
• Cross-trains with related staff when applicable

Skills

Exercise assessment

Mobility programming

Inpatient care coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for the 10DE Progressive Care Unit at Carolinas Medical Center. You will assess, plan, and direct mobilization and exercise programs for adults transitioning from critical care, collaborating with nursing, therapy, and other teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness, ACSM-CEP or eligible, and BLS HCP. Prior experience in exercise assessment and program development is preferred; 40-hour workweek with daytime hours.