Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient, Carolinas Medical Center
About The Position
The Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation team at Carolinas Medical Center provides interdisciplinary, hospital-based care focused on early mobility, cardiopulmonary conditioning, and functional recovery for patients with complex medical and surgical needs. Exercise Physiologists deliver safe, evidence-based interventions in a fast-paced acute care setting to support recovery and improve patient outcomes. This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a variable schedule and a weekend requirement. The role develops and delivers patient mobilization and exercise programs, coordinates care with clinical staff, monitors patient response, and documents treatment and education. The position may also involve cross-training with related staff and home visits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a health or fitness field.
- Exercise Specialist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or eligibility to sit for the certification examination.
- 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.
- Ability to communicate orally with patients, staff, families, and visitors, with adequate corrected hearing.
- Adequate corrected vision for reading.
- Intelligible speech and sufficient 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.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment when needed.
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 to mobility and exercise programs, adjusting 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 the patient's schedule and treatment.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
- May cross-train in coordination with related staff.
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.
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
