Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Spaulding Rehabilitation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 66,878,000 - 95,619,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA seeks an Exercise Physiologist for the ExPD Program to design and supervise cardiac rehabilitation exercise plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves performing stress tests, interpreting ECGs, educating patients on activity and nutrition, documenting findings, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology required; MS in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certifications preferred.
• 2–3 years experience in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehab program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments.
• Conduct stress tests using ECG machines.
• Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
• Explain exercise program or testing procedures to participants.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Advise patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens; may teach classes and conduct research.
• Document thoroughly in the chart for review by the provider.
• Follow hospital and department procedures and policies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Analytical skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Medical equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA seeks an Exercise Physiologist for the ExPD Program to design and supervise cardiac rehabilitation exercise plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves performing stress tests, interpreting ECGs, educating patients on activity and nutrition, documenting findings, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to optimize patient outcomes.