Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Charlotte
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist works in Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte’s inpatient rehabilitation program, which provides specialized care for patients recovering from complex conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and amputation. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the role supports patients in improving functional mobility, endurance, and overall wellness in a patient-centered environment focused on restoring quality of life. The position assesses, plans, and directs patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. It collaborates with other disciplines and specialties, patients, and families to support a coordinated approach to care. The schedule is five days per week, with weekend and holiday requirements, for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a health or fitness field.
- Exercise Specialist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or eligibility to test for the certification.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
- Corrected hearing adequate for oral and aural communication with patients, staff, family, and visitors.
- Corrected vision adequate for reading.
- Intelligible speech and adequate language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
- Ability to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher, transfer patients, and demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients or caregivers.
Nice To Haves
- Exercise Physiology degree.
- Master's degree.
- ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Two years of appropriate experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and perform patient mobilization and exercise programs.
- Assess patients for contraindications and readiness for mobilization and exercise by reviewing medical records.
- Coordinate care with nursing and therapy services as appropriate.
- Explain the role of mobilization to patients and families, verify orders, and confirm patient identity.
- Mobilize patients and assist with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
- Monitor patient performance and tolerance of mobility and exercise programs, and adjust plans as medically indicated.
- Assess and measure patients for appropriate durable medical equipment.
- Document daily treatment notes and patient and family education.
- Notify nursing staff or providers about changes in a patient's condition, performance, or response to treatment.
- Communicate patient status to nursing, clinical staff, therapy services, the nurse manager, or the operations manager.
- Coordinate care with patients' schedules and other treatments.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
- Cross-train with related staff as appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
