Inpatient Rehab Exercise Specialist

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist for inpatient acute care rehabilitation at Carolinas Medical Center. You will assess, plan, and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Health/Fitness, ACSM/CEP preferred, and BLS certification. One weekend day per week required; 40 hours/week full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.

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; adjust plan as needed.

Skills

Exercise assessment

Exercise programming

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Mobility support

BLS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Fitness

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist for inpatient acute care rehabilitation at Carolinas Medical Center. You will assess, plan, and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Health/Fitness, ACSM/CEP preferred, and BLS certification. One weekend day per week required; 40 hours/week full-time.