Mobility Coordinator - Exercise Science - Allegheny General Hospital

Job Description: This is an entry level position perfect for new grads holding a Bachelors degree. Please note, Masters level candidates are overqualified and encouraged to apply to our Clinical Exercise Physiologist positions instead.

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 dutiesQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other health related discipline PreferredAcute patient care

Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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