Associate Clinical Exercise Physiologist

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Clinical Exercise Physiologist at UPMC works primarily in outpatient settings, implementing treatment plans that include progressive ambulation and exercise training, and educating patients on disease states and risk factor modifications.

The role evaluates patient progress, documents session details, and educates according to the established plan; at some sites, it provides orientation and oversees paperwork for participants in the Employee Wellness Program.

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, in-services 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.

Job description

The Associate Clinical Exercise Physiologist works primarily in outpatient settings. Implements treatment plans 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.

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, in-services 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.