Join our dynamic team at UPMC Kane as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives! You'll be at the forefront of patient care, preparing for and responding to emergencies with precision, and playing a key role in our quality improvement initiatives. Your expertise will shine as you develop and document individualized treatment plans, conduct non-invasive cardiology testing, and guide patients through their recovery journeys. Be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions support staff development, special projects, and community programs, making a real difference in the health and well-being of our community!

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.

• Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Master's level preparation. Minimum of 300 hours of internship experience required.OR

• Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Bachelor's level preparation. 5 years of recent Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience and ACSM Certification.OR

• Graduate of an accredited Exercise Physiology or related program with a minimum Bachelor's level preparation. 10 years of recent Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience.

• 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years required.

• Active membership in professional organization(s) preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• BLS and ACLS or a willingness to acquire both is required.

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• ACSM CEP, RCEP or related certification is preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran