Inpatient Rehab Exercise Physiologist (PRN/Weekend)

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health's Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation seeks an Exercise Specialist to assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting, coordinating with nursing and therapy teams.

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; ACSM-CEP preferred; BLS HCP required; duties include documentation, patient education, and adapting plans for safety and effectiveness, with PRN weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; prefer Exercise Physiology; Master's degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification preferred; BLS HCP required.
• Experience with exercise assessment and programming for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs.
• Assess contraindications and readiness for mobilization 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.
• Monitors patient performance and adjusts the plan as medically indicated.
• Documents daily treatment notes and patient/family education.
• Notifies nursing or provider of changes in patient condition and response to treatment.
• Cross-train with related staff as needed.

Skills

Exercise assessment and programming

Group and individual instruction

Healthy lifestyle counseling

Medical terminology

Mobilization and transfers

Patient/family communication

Adaptability to varying patient needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health's Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation seeks an Exercise Specialist to assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting, coordinating with nursing and therapy teams.

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness required; ACSM-CEP preferred; BLS HCP required; duties include documentation, patient education, and adapting plans for safety and effectiveness, with PRN weekend coverage.