Associate Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Rehab

UPMC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Clinical Exercise Physiologist position at UPMC is based in outpatient settings and focuses on implementing treatment plans that include progressive ambulation, exercise equipment orientation, and education on disease states. The role emphasizes evaluating patient progress and adjusting plans to improve functional capacity.

At some sites, the incumbent provides orientation, oversight, and completion of paperwork for participants in the Employee Wellness Program while collaborating

Responsibilities

• 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 position at UPMC is based in outpatient settings and focuses on implementing treatment plans that include progressive ambulation, exercise equipment orientation, and education on disease states. The role emphasizes evaluating patient progress and adjusting plans to improve functional capacity.

At some sites, the incumbent provides orientation, oversight, and completion of paperwork for participants in the Employee Wellness Program while collaborating