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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
ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification
Working knowledge of medical terminology
2 years appropriate experience
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