Mobility Specialist II - Acute Care

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in North Carolina is seeking a Mobility Specialist II to coordinate safe patient mobility in collaboration with the health team. Working under supervision, you will support patients with mobility tasks and monitor physiological status to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, ambulation, and bed mobility; monitoring changes; training new staff on proper body mechanics; and communicating equipment needs to maintain timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in an exercise-related field.
• 1 year of experience in mobility or related patient care.
• BLS CPR certification required (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobility activities including transfers and ambulation.
• Monitor and document physiologic changes to report to the nurse.
• Educate and orient new mobility staff on body mechanics and safe mobilization.
• Support development of mobility programs with nursing and rehabilitation teams.
• Communicate equipment issues to ensure proper functioning for patient care.
• Communicate with patients and families to maximize satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility support

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise-related field

Job description

The Mobility Specialist II coordinate safe patient care, with a focus on mobility, in collaboration with other members of the health team. Working under general supervision, this role supports patients with mobility related tasks and monitors physiological status in order to provide excellent customer service.

Essential Job Function:

• Assists patients with mobility activities including, but not limited to, getting in and out of bed, transfers, and ambulation in order to support the care plan and mobility.


• Monitors and documents physiologic changes in patients in order to report to the nurse and adjust activity appropriately.


• Assists with orienting new mobility specialists on mobility services in order to educate them on proper body mechanics, safe mobilization techniques, fall risk, equipment maintenance, and patient service.


• Supports in the development of an effective mobility program in collaboration with members of the nursing and rehabilitation departments.


• Communicates logistical problems with equipment and repairs in order to ensure that supplies are properly functioning for timely patient care.


• Communicates effectively with patients and families in order to relay information and maximize customer satisfaction.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in exercise-related field.

Experience:

• Required: 1 year

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.