Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient, Neuro, Atrium Health Cabarrus, FT Days
Exercise Physiologist - Inpatient, Neuro, Atrium Health Cabarrus, FT Days
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JOB SUMMARY: Assess plan and direct patient mobilization and exercise programs in an inpatient setting. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree. Masters Degree preferred.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSMCEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EPC certification preferred. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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 patients 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 patients condition performance and response to treatment
- Communicates patients status to nursing clinical staff therapy services nurse manager or operations manager.
- Coordinate care with patients schedule and treatment
- Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
- In coordination with related staff may also cross train.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations group and individual instruction exercise prescription and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
