Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - Lead Patient Wellness

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA seeks an Exercise Physiologist for the ExPD Program. The role involves designing and evaluating exercise programs for cardiac rehabilitation and other exercise initiatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential duties include conducting stress tests with EKG, guiding patients on lifestyle activity, explaining procedures to participants, and documenting results thoroughly for provider review.

Qualifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association) preferred.
• BLS Certification - Basic Life Support required/preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital or cardiac rehabilitation program is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments.
• Conduct stress tests using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
• Explain exercise program or physiological 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.
• Thoroughly document findings in chart for provider review; follow hospital procedures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology

Master's Degree Exercise Physiology

Job description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA seeks an Exercise Physiologist for the ExPD Program. The role involves designing and evaluating exercise programs for cardiac rehabilitation and other exercise initiatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential duties include conducting stress tests with EKG, guiding patients on lifestyle activity, explaining procedures to participants, and documenting results thoroughly for provider review.