Clinical Exercise Physiologist

**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 **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. * 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 * 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**