Exercise Physiologist - Progressive Care, Carolinas Medical Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist supports the 10DE Progressive Care Unit at Carolinas Medical Center as part of the acute care rehabilitation team. The role works with a diverse adult inpatient population, including patients transitioning from critical care who need close monitoring, mobility assistance, and recovery-focused care. In collaboration with nursing, therapy, and other clinical disciplines, the Exercise Physiologist assesses readiness for activity and provides individualized mobilization and exercise programs to support recovery and safe progression of care.

The position assesses, plans, and directs patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. It coordinates with other disciplines and specialties, patients, and families to provide a cohesive approach to care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15.

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.
• Ability to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher, transfer patients, and demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients or caregivers.
• Corrected hearing adequate for oral and aural communication; corrected vision adequate for reading; intelligible speech and adequate language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.

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.
• Assess patients for contraindications and readiness for mobilization and exercise by reviewing medical records.
• Coordinate care with nursing or therapy services and 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 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 of changes in patient condition, performance, or 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.
• Cross-train in coordination with related staff 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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