Exercise Physiologist Acute Care, Neuro ICU, Carolinas Medical Center

Full time Tuesday-Saturday Hours that vary 0700-1900

Pay Range

Unit Description: The Neurosurgery ICU at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center supports patients recovering from complex brain and spine injuries within a leading academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. Care is delivered in collaboration with neurosurgery neurology nursing and rehabilitation teams with a strong emphasis on early mobility and functional recovery. The unit promotes evidencebased progression of activity to improve strength endurance and neurological outcomes during the acute phase of care. Exercise Physiologists play a key role in advancing safe mobility and supporting patients transition toward rehabilitation and recovery.

Job Description: 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. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to stress conditions.

Moderate noise environment.

Clean well-lit comfortable climate; however occasional conditions with high moisture content.

Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.

May make home visits.

Exposure to unpleasant patient elements body fluids.

Subject to electro-mechanical hazards.

Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning.

Occasionally handles emergency or crises situations.

Required personal protective equipment eye protection face protection gown mask lab coat and sterile and non-sterile gloves shoe covers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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