Non-Student Short-Term Casual

Position Summary

The candidate’s responsibilities will include joining the tele-rehab sessions and helping to lead group exercise activities. They will also learn how to design personalized exercise prescriptions for patients using the patient’s cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) results. They will help design daily exercises for the group to perform and modify individual patient’s needs. Additionally, they will assist with the rehab intake process which includes but is not limited to: administering questionnaires, performing CPETs, performing six-minute testing, and performing frailty assessments. They will also assist with post rehab follow-up testing. The candidate will also expand and improve upon their clinical exercise testing skills by helping to conduct CPETs and six-minute walk tests for the exercise program.

The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of our faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to design personalized exercise prescriptions for patients using the patient’s cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) results.
• Design daily exercises for the group to perform and modify for individual patient’s needs.
• Process Rehab Intake Process: administering questionnaires, performing CPETs, performing six-minute testing, performing frailty assessments and administering Post Rehap Test.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training.