Mobility Coordinator - Exercise Science - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This entry-level position provides services for the inpatient population at Allegheny General Hospital. The Mobility Coordinator provides direct patient care by assessing patients and progressing or adjusting their activity according to direction from nursing staff and/or providers. The role collaborates across disciplines to coordinate early mobility and activities, and works with rehabilitation departments to support timely evaluations and disposition recommendations. The position also provides ongoing education about adaptive equipment, lifts, and mobilization.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or another health-related discipline. Candidates with a master's degree are described as overqualified and encouraged to consider opportunities aligned with that level. Preferred experience is acute patient care. Additional employment requirements include American Heart Association CPR and Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or another health-related discipline.
• American Heart Association CPR.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Acute patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Progress patients’ activity in the hospital based on their status and direction from nursing staff and/or providers; recognize contraindications and abnormal responses, and provide feedback to medical professionals and physicians as appropriate.
• Update patient electronic medical records as directed, including whiteboards and other communication tools.
• Provide annual and ongoing education about mobility, body mechanics, mechanical lifts, and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation service lines to support timely disposition recommendations and implementation of mobility and other appropriate activities.
• Assist staff in clarifying activity orders to promote patient and staff safety.
• Encourage growth and development across Allegheny General Hospital regarding early mobility and the role of the Mobility Coordinator/Coach.
• Screen patients using the JH mobility scale and recommend appropriate rehabilitation consultations, including PT, OT, and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Engage patients and families in establishing daily activity goals.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level