Mobility Coordinator - Exercise Science - Allegheny General Hospital

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

## Mobility Coordinator - Exercise Science - Allegheny General HospitalApply: On-site: Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 320 E N Ave.: Full time: Posted Today: J291330## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****This is an entry level position perfect for new grads with a bachelors degree. Please note: candidates that hold a masters degree are overqualified and encouraged to explore our career opportunities aligned to that level.****GENERAL OVERVIEW:**This job provides services for the inpatient population as per location. Provides direct patient care including patient assessment and progression/ adjustment of activity as per RN and/or provider. Collaborates and coordinates early mobility and activities utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach. Coordinates/ collaborates with other rehabilitation departments to ensure timely evaluations and disposition recommendations. Ongoing education in regards to adaptive equipment/lifts and mobilization.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides activity progression for patients in the hospital utilizing patient status and direction from nursing and/or provider .Recognizes contraindications to activity and abnormal patient responses. Provides feedback to medical professionals and physicians as appropriate. (65%)* updates patient EMR as directed- including white boards and other tools of communication. (5%)* Provides annual/ongoing education regarding mobility/body mechanics/ mechanical lifts and other adaptive equipment. (5%)* Collaborate with other rehabilitation service lines to ensure a timely disposition recommendation and implementation of mobility and other appropriate activities. (5%)* Assist staff in activity order clarification to ensure patient and staff safety. (5%)* Encourage growth and development throughout AGH in regards to early mobility and the role of the Mobility Coordinator/Coach.(5%)* Assist in screening patients using the JH- mobility scale and recommending appropriate rehabilitation consults ( PT/OT/CPRehab).(5%)* Engage patients / family in their daily activity goals.(5%)* Other related duties**QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum* Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other health related discipline Preferred* Acute patient care**Additional Employment Requirements:*** CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement****: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*