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Exercise Physiologist

United States, Charlotte 24.10 - 36.15 USD / Hour · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Exercise Physiologists play a vital role in caring for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary critical care team in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, academic medical center known for complex cardiac care and clinical excellence—an ideal setting to grow your expertise and skills. The CTICU at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center is a high‑acuity, inpatient critical care unit specializing in the management of postoperative cardiothoracic patients. It provides advanced, complex care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from a full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

Job Responsibility

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required
  • prefer Exercise Physiology degree
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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