Inpatient Exercise Physiologist — Mobility & Rehab

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus Med/Surg, PT Days is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to assess and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting.

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; ACSM-CEP preferred; BLS HCP; 2 years experience preferred; must be able to push/transfer patients. Works on a 51-bed Med/Surg/Telemetry unit caring for CHF and Family Medicine patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness; Exercise Physiology degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or eligible to test; BLS HCP from AHA required.
• 2 years experience preferred.
• Hearing and vision adequate for patient care.
• Ability to push/transfer patients.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assesses 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.
• 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

Exercise assessment

Group instruction

Exercise programming

Medical terminology

Mobility support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Cabarrus Med/Surg, PT Days is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to assess and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting.

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; ACSM-CEP preferred; BLS HCP; 2 years experience preferred; must be able to push/transfer patients. Works on a 51-bed Med/Surg/Telemetry unit caring for CHF and Family Medicine patients.