Mobility Coordinator - Exercise Science - Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network

This is an entry level position perfect for new grads with a bachelors degree. Please note: candidates that hold a masters degree are overqualified and encouraged to explore our career opportunities aligned to that level.

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 duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other health related discipline

Preferred

• Acute patient care

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate