Clinical Exercise Physiologist

UPMC•Cranberry Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Community! ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support the Cardiac Rehab Department at the Cranberry Location. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience. Shift Details: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday No holidays or call Rotate to McCandless every other Saturday

Requirements

Must meet ONE of the following 3 numbered options: (1) Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology program with a master's level preparation AND 300+ hours of experience (2) Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology program with a bachelor's level preparation AND 5 years of experience AND one of the following lettered certifications: (a) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification OR (b) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) OR (c) American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Certification (CCRP) (3) Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology program with a bachelor's level preparation AND 60 CEUs every three years AND10 years of experience
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

with the exception of number (2) above, where a specific certification is REQUIRED, one of the following certifications is also PREFERRED: Active membership and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification OR American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) OR American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Certification (CCRP)
Active membership in professional organization is PREFERRED.

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.