Exercise Therapist - Outpatient Gym

South Shore Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA, is seeking a part-time community programs assistant to instruct land, pool, and virtual exercise classes and personal training sessions. The role involves participant safety screening, education within scope, and maintaining class flow.

The position requires Basic Life Support certification and a preferred bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related field, with varied shifts at the SSH OP Satellite Gym facility.

Qualifications

• PreferredBachelor’s degree in exercise-related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or provided through SSH.

Responsibilities

• Instructs community exercise programs in land, aquatic, and virtual based classes.
• Instructs personal training sessions.
• Screens community participants for safety/appropriateness for community exercise program.
• Provides education to community participants within scope of position.
• Monitors class volumes and alerts community programs manager if too high or low.
• Inspires participant loyalty to programs via class instruction techniques.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise-related field

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Requisition Number: R-24127 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH OP Satellite Gym Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Instructs land, pool, and virtual community exercise programs and personal training sessions for a variety of clinical populations.

Compensation Pay Range: $20.10 - $28.75

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 1) Patient Care: a) Instructs community exercise programs in land, aquatic, and virtual based classes b) Instructs personal training sessions c) Screens community participants for safety/appropriateness for community exercise program d) Provides education to community participants within scope of position e) Monitors class volumes and alerts community programs manager if too high or low f) Inspires participant loyalty to programs via class instruction techniques
2. 2) Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control a. Assists in the maintenance of the department’s overall physical environment b. Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department c. Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area d. Works with Rehab Team members to ensure all equipment is cleaned before and after each use
3. 3) Clerical Duties a. Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including: i. Scanning community participant documents including MD clearance, health history, participant waiver ii. Scheduling appointments as applicable iii. Assists with Customer Collection functionality in Workday as appropriate iv. Answering phones v. Calling patients as directed vi. Photocopying and filing community programs paperwork vii. Faxing viii. Data Collection ix. Relaying messages to community programs manager and receptionist
4. 4) Communication a) Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal). b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices c) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
5. 5) Educational Activities a) Serves as mentor to new community programs staff b) Actively participates in department projects/events/activities including program marketing c) Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families d) Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care) e) Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed f) Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education
6. 6) Technology and Learning a) Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization b) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role c) Accurately uses software applications as needed for job performance
7. 7) Professional Behaviors a) Manage a professional and appropriate manner of conversation b) Maintain composure during stressful situations c) Effective interpersonal and communication skills d) Complete clinical and nonclinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines e) Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations f) Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command g) Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
2. 2) Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred Bachelor’s degree in exercise-related field preferred Minimum Work Experience Minimum of one year previous healthcare/exercise experience preferred Previous coursework and/or participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness, or athletics Required Classes/Skills BLS - Basic Life Support Monday-Friday, varied shifts Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.