Geriatric Rehab Exercise Therapist

Hebrew SeniorLife; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife's Exercise Therapist oversees Circle of Fitness and other LTCH programs, delivering tailored exercise programming, guidance and motivation to residents.

You will evaluate performance, build progressive resistance plans, coach technique for strength and endurance, collaborate with care teams, and support RUBEX and Get Up & Go initiatives, with occasional travel between Roslindale and Dedham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related health field such as Exercise Science or Allied Health.
• Excellent critical assessment skills.
• Proficient verbal, written and computer skills.
• ACSM Health Fitness Instructor or Exercise Specialist certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical performance evaluations and functional testing with resident participants in the CoF exercise program.
• Develops individualized exercise programs for CoF gym participants utilizing the principles of progressive resistance training (PRT).
• Provides coaching in proper exercise technique to patients for maximal strength, endurance and functional exercise benefit.
• Communicates with team members and appropriate resident care staff regarding medical or other changes noted during exercise sessions.
• Must be able to identify contraindications and/or modifications in order to practice safe exercise programming.
• Leads or provides support to leaders of RUBEX group exercise classes on households/floors.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to NuStep training and progression on resident households/floors.
• Travels between HSL CLF exercise programs in Roslindale and Dedham, if necessary.
• Attends monthly CLF staff meeting.

Skills

Communication

EMR

Documentation

PCS entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in related health field such as Exercise Science or Allied Health

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife's Exercise Therapist oversees Circle of Fitness and other LTCH programs, delivering tailored exercise programming, guidance and motivation to residents.

You will evaluate performance, build progressive resistance plans, coach technique for strength and endurance, collaborate with care teams, and support RUBEX and Get Up & Go initiatives, with occasional travel between Roslindale and Dedham.