Clinical Exercise Physiologist

UPMC Mercy is searching for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join the Inpatient Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab!

This position will work Monday-Friday from 7am-3:30pm, and will include some flexibility. A perk of this role is that weekends/holidays are not required! Preferred candidates will possess extensive education in Exercise Physiology/Science and have previous clinical experience.

Purpose:

May work in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Proficient in EKG interpretation. Conducts non-invasive cardiology testing which may include stress testing, Holter monitoring, and the technical functions of the pacemaker clinic. Provides group and individual exercise therapy for patients with chronic disease. Applies EKG telemetry and accurately performs 12 lead EKGs. Performs initial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, safely and effectively administers individual and group exercise therapies, evaluates progress, and documents outcomes on patients to improve functional capacity and to offset the detrimental effects of inactivity. Educate on disease states, recovery, smoking cessation, hypertension, diabetes, medication compliance, nutrition, lipid management and stress management. Maintains open communications with coworkers, physicians and other dept staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and responds to emergencies in a manner consistent with department guidelines

• Plays an active role in developing, implementing and gathering outcome data for the annual quality improvement initiative.

• Conducts, organizes and participates in meetings, inservices and continuing education.

• Demonstrates annual competencies as required by department

• Participation in the Co-Worker Feedback program if asked

• Promotes effective communication and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork within the department, the hospital and to other health care professionals.

• Upon request by Manager, assists with staff development, orientation of new staff, special projects and community programs.

• Utilization of clinical support staff (training, supervision and delegation) in a manner that both verbally and non-verbally promotes respect, confidence and a team atmosphere.

• Developments and documents individualized patient treatment plan, accurate with respect to patient's age and medical history, its implementation and monitoring of progress and modifications as indicated.

• Completes evaluation and assessment of patients with accurate and adequate documentation

• Develops inpatient discharge plan and/or outpatient discharge plan with transition to either Phase III CPR or home/community fitness program. Inpatient plan includes recommendation to Phase II CPR as indicated. Outpatient CPRSs will see that progress toward goals at discharge is clearly and effectively communicated to patient and physician.

• May conduct a variety of non-invasive cardiology testing including but not limited to 12 Lead EKGs, pacer clinics technical work, Holter monitoring hook ups and processing, and stress testing.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Master's level preparation. Minimum of 300 hours of internship experience required.

• OR Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Bachelor's level preparation. 5 years of recent Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience and ACSM Certification.

• OR Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Bachelor's level preparation.10 years of recent Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience.60 hours of continuing education every 3 years required.

• Active membership in professional organization(s) preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• BLS and ACLS or a willingness to acquire both is required.

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• ACSM CEP, RCEP or related certification is preferred.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran