Assoc Clinical Exercise Physiologist (part-time) - White Oak at UPMC

White Oak, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Patient Treatment Plans, Emergency Response, Teamwork, Communication, Patient Education, Documentation, Wellness Program Oversight, Staff Development, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Exercise Equipment Orientation, Risk Factor Modification, Progress Evaluation, Ambulation Training, Health Care Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC McKeesport/White Oak is currently hiring a part-time Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our team! Are you looking for a collaborative team setting with excellent work-life balance? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for a role with UPMC! UPMC McKeesport’s White Oak office is currently hiring a part-time Clinical Exercise Physiologist to work a daylight shift (7:30 am – 4:00 pm) – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and an opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience. Apply to see where your career can go! Purpose: Works in either or both inpatient and outpatient settings. Implements treatment plans established by a CPRS Level 2 or Sr. CPRS, including progressive ambulation, exercise equipment orientation and training, education on disease states, smoking cessation, recovery and risk factor modifications. Evaluates patient progress while implementing plan to improve functional capacity. Documents exercise session details, response and progression and educate according to established plan. At some sites provides orientation, oversight, and completion of necessary paper work for participants in the Employee Wellness Program. Maintains open communication with coworkers, physicians and other department staff. Responsibilities: Participates in the Co-Worker Feedback program if asked Completes annual competencies as required by department Provides adequate orientation, oversight, and assures completion of necessary paper work for participants in the Employee Wellness Program Prepares for and responds to emergencies in a manner consistent with department guidelines Promotes effective communication and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork within the department, the hospital and with other health care professionals. Upon request by Manager, assists with staff development, special projects and community programs Conducts, organizes and participates in meetings, inservices and continuing education Implementation of individualized patient treatment plan established by a CPRS or Sr. CPRS and monitoring of patient progress. Develops inpatient discharge plans. Utilizes clinical support staff in a manner that both verbally and non-verbally promotes respect, confidence and a team atmosphere. Modification and documentation of treatment with accuracy and with respect to patient's age and medical history. Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Bachelor's level preparation. Active membership in professional organization(s) and recent experience in Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist implements treatment plans for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluates patient progress, and documents exercise session details. They also provide oversight for the Employee Wellness Program and maintain communication with coworkers and healthcare professionals.