Department:

34538 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: Neurosurgery ICU 9L

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time Tuesday-Saturday Hours that vary 0700-1900

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

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 evidence‑based 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: Bachelor's degree in a Health/Fitness field required; prefer Exercise Physiology degree. Master's 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 programsAssesses the patient for contraindications and readiness for mobilization and exercise by reviewing the medical recordCoordinates care with nursing or therapy services as appropriateExplains the role of mobilization to patient/family, verifies the order, and confirms patient identityPerforms 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 treatmentCommunicates patient's status to nursing, clinical staff, therapy services, nurse manager, or operations manager.Coordinate care with patient's schedule and treatmentResponds 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:

0%35%65%tototo35%65%100%N/AActivityXStandingXWalkingXSittingXBendingXReaching with armsXFinger and hand dexterityXTalkingXHearingXSeeingLifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:X20 lbs. maximumX50 lbs. maximumX100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.