Exercise Physiologist, Acute Care, Winston Salem

The Acute Hospital Therapy team is seeking a full time Exercise Physiologist to participate in the care of our acute hospitalized musculoskeletal and trauma patient population. Excellent opportunity for direct patient care exposure with this patient population. Excellent communication and team interaction skills are keys to success in this role.

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:

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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION :

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or ACSM EP-C certification preferred.
• Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Experience in exercise assessment and programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Must be able to transfer patients.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• 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:

• Moderate noise environment.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Exposure to unpleasant patient elements, body fluids.
• Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning.
• Subject to electro-mechanical hazards.
• May make home visits.
• Clean, well-lit comfortable climate; however, occasional conditions with high moisture content.
• Occasionally handles emergency or crises situations.
• Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens, may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Required personal protective equipment eye protection, face protection, gown, mask, lab coat and sterile and non-sterile gloves, shoe covers.
• Subject to stress conditions.