Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Baystate Health; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Part Time Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab in Massachusetts. The role provides supervised exercise, ECG-monitored activity, and education on cardiac event risk factors for patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include assessments, individualized exercise prescriptions, progress monitoring, data management, and leading classes. Requires BLS; ACLS within 6 months; Bachelor's in Exercise Science; Masters preferred; 1–3 years clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field is required; Masters preferred.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• ACSM CES/ RCEP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of inpatients and outpatients referred to cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develops exercise prescriptions and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Monitors progress via blood pressure, ECG, and symptoms; adjusts care as needed.
• Maintains patient data and supports outcomes measurement.
• Leads exercise and educational classes and supports other department services.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

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Baystate Health is seeking a Part Time Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab Rehab

Schedule:

• Part time 24 hours/week
• Day (1st) shift

Summary:

Responsible for providing patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation services with supervised exercise, progressive ECG monitored activity, education regarding cardiac event, disease management, risk factors, lifestyle modification and psycho-social support. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess the patient’s age specific needs and age specific treatments and care

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducts thorough assessments of all inpatients and outpatients referred to cardiac rehabilitation services and assesses appropriately for participation in therapies
• Develops exercise prescriptions and individual treatment plans specific to patient needs. The comprehensive plan will include education, exercise, behavior change and counseling.
• Monitoring progress and response to exercise via assesment of blood pressure, ECG, perceived exertion and patient symptoms. Directs care accordingly
• Maintains accurate patient program data and assists in outcomes measurement/management.
• Leads exercise and educational classes.
• Performs duties necessary for other departmental service.

What You Will Need:

• BLS, certification is required, ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• ACSM CES Preferred; ACSM RCEP Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field is required; Masters preferred
• 1 to 3 years clinical setting outpatient and inpatient.

Skills:

• ECG Interpretation, Arrythmia recognition. Able to work independently/autonomously and handle high volume and multiple task assignments in an organized fashion. Exceptional patient and customer service skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Displays enthusiasm and confidence with an ability to motivate self and others.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Corrective Exercise Specialist – National Academy of Sports Medicine, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist – American College of Sports Medicine

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$66,081.00 – $75,982.00 – $89,876.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer