Exercise Physiologist - Acute Care, Carolinas Medical Center

34537 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: 10L Medical ICU

Full time

Yes

40

Mon-Fri 9a-5:30p

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

Carolinas Medical Center Acute Care Rehabilitation is a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing patient recovery and mobility across critical care and acute care settings. As part of a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, the team partners closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists to safely mobilize patients, including those in the ICU. The bedside Exercise Physiologist plays a key role in improving functional outcomes, reducing complications of immobility, and supporting patients throughout their hospitalization journey

Job Description:

Assess, plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree. Master's Degree preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification preferred. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops, implements, and performs patient mobilization and exercise programs

Assesses 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. Adjusts plan as medically indicated.

Assess and measure for appropriate durable medical equipment.

Documents daily treatment notes and patient/family education.

Notifies nursing or provider of changes in the patient's condition, performance, and response to treatment

Communicates patient's status to nursing, clinical staff, therapy services, nurse manager, or operations manager.

Coordinate care with patient's schedule and treatment

Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.

In coordination with related staff may also cross train.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Must be able to transfer patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Subject to stress conditions.

• Moderate noise environment.

• Clean, well-lit comfortable climate; however, occasional conditions with high moisture content.

• Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens, may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.

• May make home visits.

• Exposure to unpleasant patient elements, body fluids.

• Subject to electro-mechanical hazards.

• Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning.

• Occasionally handles emergency or crises situations.

• Required personal protective equipment eye protection, face protection, gown, mask, lab coat and sterile and non-sterile gloves, shoe covers.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.