Inpatient Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation at Carolinas Medical Center is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join a hospital-based team focused on early mobility and functional recovery for medically complex patients.

Requires a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness (Master's preferred), ACSM-CEP eligibility, and BLS HCP. Responsibilities include designing exercise programs, assessing patients, coordinating care, documenting notes, and monitoring responses to therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree. Master's Degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification or eligible to test; BLS HCP required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and perform patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assess patients for contraindications and readiness for mobilization/Exercise.
• Coordinate care with nursing/therapy services; explain mobilization role to patient/family.
• Document daily treatment notes and patient education.
• Monitor patient performance and adjust plan as needed.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Program design

Patient instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health's Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation at Carolinas Medical Center is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join a hospital-based team focused on early mobility and functional recovery for medically complex patients.

Requires a Bachelor's in Health/Fitness (Master's preferred), ACSM-CEP eligibility, and BLS HCP. Responsibilities include designing exercise programs, assessing patients, coordinating care, documenting notes, and monitoring responses to therapy.