Exercise Physiologist Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Exercise Physiologist Job ID:

6992916605

Status:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Shift:

Day Job

Facility:

ONC00-UPMC

Hillman Cancer Center

Department:

Hillman Med Onc Infusion

Location:

2500 W 12th St, Erie, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 22.17-35.51 USD Empower Recovery Through Movement — Join Us as an Exercise Physiologist Are you passionate about the healing power of movement? Join our dynamic team in Erie, PA and make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients through the Moving Through Cancer program. As an Exercise Physiologist, you’ll play a vital role in helping cancer patients regain strength, confidence, and quality of life through personalized movement-based care. In this role, you will: Design and deliver lifestyle and physical activity interventions tailored to each patient’s assessed fitness level.
Provide one-on-one coaching and education to support patients in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviors.
Implement evidence-based exercise protocols and conduct behavior assessment training sessions.
Identify patients who would benefit from exercise therapy and triage them to the appropriate services (e.g., outpatient rehab or the Moving Through Cancer program).
Conduct individualized assessments and develop customized exercise prescriptions that align with each patient’s functional capabilities.
Serve as a patient navigator, guiding individuals through their care journey while collecting data and supporting regulatory and data management tasks.
Contribute to program development by solving problems, refining procedures, and initiating new services that enhance patient outcomes. This is more than a clinical role—it’s an opportunity to empower patients through movement and be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities:

Completes evaluation and assessment of patients with accurate and adequate documentation
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.
Prepares for and responds to emergencies in a manner consistent with department guidelines
Demonstrates annual competencies as required by department
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.
Promotes effective communication and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork within the department, the hospital and to other health care professionals.
Conducts, organizes and participates in meetings, in services and continuing education.
Plays an active role in developing, implementing and gathering outcome data for the annual quality improvement initiative.
Upon request by Manager, assists with staff development, orientation of new staff, special projects and community programs.
Assesses patient fitness levels; triages patients and administers specific lifestyle interventions involving physical activity, fitness, and exercise treatment plans for optimal health. Instructs and coaches patients on performing exercises safely and effectively; informs patients of injuries, health conditions, and intervention plans. Implements individualized physical activity intervention protocols, including exercise prescription and progress monitoring, and implements protocol-appropriate behavior assessment training sessions. Recognizes inappropriate exercise responses and takes appropriate action. Follows up with study participants by telephone and/or onsite. Completes accurate and timely data collection and entry. Coordinates and facilitates transfer of data to other study sites.
Trains intervention staff and students on measures of functional testing. Participates in research as directed.
Supervise telehealth exercise sessions.
Refer patients to ancillary services as needed.
Evaluate and update the patient’s treatment plan according to individual needs and physiological responses.
Maintain documentation of patient status and services provided according to departmental procedure.
Maintain departmental standards of care and participate in continuous quality improvement.
Respond to emergency situations utilizing ACLS protocol.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Assist with community initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

Master in Exercise Science/Physiology or a related field (such as Physical Therapy) and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
OR Bachelors in Exercise Science/Physiology or a related field (such as Physical Therapy) and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills (MS Office or equivalent.)

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ACSM certification(s) or Physical Therapy degree preferred.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran