Exercise Physiologist - PRN, Atrium Health Perspective Health & Wellness Executive Health, Kenilworth and SouthPark

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

121d • $23 - $35

About The Position

At Atrium Health’s Perspective Health & Wellness, we believe generous access and attentive care are the best ways to provide medical services that make a difference in our patient's lives. Our membership-based practice, also known as concierge medicine, has all the primary care services you expect from a doctor’s office, but we also have the flexible, personalized care our patients want. Perspective Health & Wellness is a membership-based practice that allows the patient and care team to take the time to focus on a comprehensive plan for overall well-being to adults 18 and over. It's the ideal approach to care – allowing our patients access to sophisticated resources in an innovative medical practice structure. JOB SUMMARY: Our Exercise Physiologist will 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses and measures 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.
• Coordinates care with patient's schedule and treatment.
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees