Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Bedford
About The Position
This is a PRN position at Bedford Hospital. Designs, implements, and oversees physician-ordered exercise and lifestyle programs for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic conditions. Provides expert leadership in all phases of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, ensuring safe, evidence-based care across the continuum. Assesses patient needs and prescribes individualized exercise plans. Instructs and demonstrates safe techniques for individuals and groups. Monitors progress through documented care plans and performance metrics. Educates patients and caregivers on nutrition, risk factors, and behavior change. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align care strategies. Mentors Exercise Science staff and students. Supports research, community outreach, and graded exercise testing. Serves as a clinical leader and educator, advancing best practices in rehabilitation and chronic disease management.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field is required
- Requires 1-2 years of experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
- Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support through the AHA within 6 months of hire
- Requires strong ECG interpretation skills and advanced knowledge of exercise physiology in clinical populations
Nice To Haves
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) and/or AACVPR CCRP credential strongly is preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs, implements, and oversees physician-ordered exercise and lifestyle programs
- Provides expert leadership in all phases of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Assesses patient needs and prescribes individualized exercise plans
- Instructs and demonstrates safe techniques for individuals and groups
- Monitors progress through documented care plans and performance metrics
- Educates patients and caregivers on nutrition, risk factors, and behavior change
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align care strategies
- Mentors Exercise Science staff and students
- Supports research, community outreach, and graded exercise testing
- Serves as a clinical leader and educator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
