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UPMC Mercy is searching for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join the Inpatient Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab!This position will work 7am-3:30pm, and will include some flexibility. A perk of this role is that weekends/holidays are not required! Considerable 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, in-services 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
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)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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