Exercise Therapist - Outpatient Gym

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA seeks an Exercise Therapist for the outpatient gym to support land, aquatic, and virtual community exercise programs and personal training sessions.

This part-time role requires BLS certification and a Bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related field preferred, with healthcare or fitness experience. The position emphasizes safety, education, and professional collaboration within the Rehab Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes a Bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field (preferred).
• Healthcare or exercise experience is preferred.
• BLS certification is required (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead land, aquatic, and virtual exercise classes for community participants.
• Supervise safety and appropriateness of programs for participants.
• Coordinate scheduling and maintain participant records.
• Support infection control practices and department environment.
• Mentor new staff and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Learn and use department software tools for clinical operations.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise-related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Exercise Therapist - Outpatient GymApply: Weymouth, MA: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R-24127**If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.****Requisition Number:**R-24127**Facility:**LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, 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) **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 techniques2) **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 use3) **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 receptionist4) **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 requested5) **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 education6) **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 performance7) **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) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital 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 preferredPrevious coursework and/or participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness, or athletics**Required Classes/Skills**BLS - Basic Life SupportMonday-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)