Clinical Exercise Physiologist (part time

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 (7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The role will also support the inpatient department at UPMC East.

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.

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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:

• One of the following three certifications is also PREFERRED: Active membership and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP certification OR (b American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP OR (c American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Certification (CCRP
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran