Entry-Level Hospital Mobility Coordinator

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, part of Allegheny Health Network, seeks an entry-level Mobility Coordinator to support inpatient mobility and activity progression. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, kinesiology, or a related health discipline is required; a master’s degree is considered overqualified.

The role collaborates with RN and therapy teams to promote safe patient mobility. On-site position in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for new grads with a bachelor's degree.
• CPR certification required.
• Background clearances: Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 and FBI fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides activity progression for hospitalized patients according to status and provider direction.
• Updates patient EMR and communicates with care teams.
• Educates on mobility, body mechanics, lifts and equipment.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation service lines to ensure timely mobility decisions.
• Assists staff in activity order clarification to ensure safety.
• Encourages growth of early mobility practices within AGH.
• Screens patients using mobility scales and refer to PT/OT/rehab as needed.
• Engages patients and families in daily activity goals.
• Performs other related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology / Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Job description

Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, part of Allegheny Health Network, seeks an entry-level Mobility Coordinator to support inpatient mobility and activity progression. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, kinesiology, or a related health discipline is required; a master’s degree is considered overqualified.

The role collaborates with RN and therapy teams to promote safe patient mobility. On-site position in Pittsburgh, PA.