Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Charlotte
About The Position
Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Inpatient Rehabilitation is part of a leading rehabilitation program, providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, and other complex conditions. Exercise physiologists work within an interdisciplinary, patient-centered team to help patients improve functional mobility, endurance, and overall wellness and restore quality of life. The Exercise Physiologist assesses, plans, and directs patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. The role works closely with other disciplines and specialties, patients, and families to support a coordinated approach to care. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, scheduled five days per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a health or fitness field.
- Exercise Specialist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, or eligibility to test for it.
- 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, families, 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 preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Two years of appropriate experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and perform patient mobilization and exercise programs.
- Review the medical record to assess contraindications and readiness for mobilization and exercise.
- Coordinate care with nursing and therapy services as appropriate and in accordance with the patient's schedule and treatment.
- Explain the role of mobilization to patients and families, verify the order, 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, adjusting the plan 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 the patient's condition, performance, and response to treatment.
- Communicate patient status to nursing, clinical staff, therapy services, the nurse manager, or the operations manager.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
- Coordinate with related staff and cross-train as needed.
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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay for select shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
