Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Part Time Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab. This role is 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. The Exercise Physiologist will use an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess the patient’s age specific needs and age specific treatments and care.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field is required
• 1 to 3 years clinical setting outpatient and inpatient.
• 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.
• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine

Nice To Haves

• ACSM CES Preferred
• ACSM RCEP Preferred
• Masters preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level