Exercise Physiologist - Atrium Health Executive Concierge Care SouthPark
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.65 - $35.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plan with employer match
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
educational assistance
Job Description
Advocate Health is a prominent nonprofit, integrated health system that ranks as the third-largest in the United States. This esteemed organization was formed by the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, creating a vast network of care that spans multiple states including Illinois, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Wisconsin. Operating under the brands Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care, Advocate Health is recognized nationally for its leadership in clinical innovation, exemplary health outcomes, outstanding consumer experience, and commitment to value-based care. With its headquarters located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a health/fitness field required
- exercise specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification required
- able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher
- able to transfer patients
- able to demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients/caregivers
- availability to work part-time 20 hours per week on weekdays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a health/fitness field
- preferred degree in exercise physiology
- Master's degree preferred
- exercise specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test
- ACSM-CEP or ACSM EP-C certification preferred
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from AHA required
- experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations
- working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- 2 years appropriate experience preferred
- hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
- vision (corrected) adequate for reading
- intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills
- ability to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher
- ability to transfer patients
- ability to demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities
Job Duties
- 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 and adjusts plan as medically indicated
- assesses and measures 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
- coordinates 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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