Clinical Exercise Physiologist

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Part Time Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab. The role focuses on supervised exercise, ECG monitoring, education on cardiac risk factors, and psycho-social support for referred patients.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field, with 1–3 years clinical experience; BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire; ACSM CES/RCEP preferred. Pay is based on a regional range within Baystate Health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of inpatients and outpatients referred to cardiac rehabilitation services and assess appropriately for participation in therapies.
• Develop exercise prescriptions and individual treatment plans specific to patient needs including education, exercise, behavior change and counseling.
• Monitoring progress and response to exercise via assessment of blood pressure, ECG, perceived exertion and patient symptoms; direct 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.

Skills

ECG Interpretation

Arrhythmia recognition

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield