Exercise Physiologist - Bedside, Mercy

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

45d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Exercise Physiology team at Atrium Health Mercy, a community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality patient care across a wide range of medical and surgical services. As a bedside Exercise Physiologist, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient mobility, functional recovery, and safe progression of activity during hospitalization. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with patients at the bedside, promoting early mobility, improving functional outcomes, and contributing to a patient-centered approach to acute care rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree.
• Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level