Inpatient Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation, part of Advocate Health, seeks an Exercise Specialist to assess and direct patient mobilization and exercise plans in an inpatient setting.

The role collaborates with nursing and therapy teams to ensure cohesive patient care, communicating status and updating plans as needed. A Health/Fitness bachelor's is required; ACSM-CEP and BLS HCP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; prefer Exercise Physiology.
• ACSM-CEP or eligible to test; BLS HCP from AHA required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Hearing and vision adequate for daily patient interaction.
• Intelligible speech and cognitive skills for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assesses contraindications and readiness for mobilization by reviewing medical records.
• Coordinates care with nursing and therapy services.
• Explains mobilization role to patient/family and verifies orders.
• Documents daily treatment notes and patient education.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Medical terminology

2 years experience

Communication

Mobility & transfers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation, part of Advocate Health, seeks an Exercise Specialist to assess and direct patient mobilization and exercise plans in an inpatient setting.

The role collaborates with nursing and therapy teams to ensure cohesive patient care, communicating status and updating plans as needed. A Health/Fitness bachelor's is required; ACSM-CEP and BLS HCP are preferred.