Exercise Physiologist II

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

34d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with chronic diseases. Leads team members by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. This role involves conducting assessments such as Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments, performing stress tests using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines, and recommending methods to increase lifestyle physical activity. The Exercise Physiologist II will explain exercise programs or physiological testing procedures to participants, monitor and record symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, and advise patients on nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens. They may also teach classes and conduct research, thoroughly documenting all patient interactions in the chart for provider review, while adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required.
Experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years required.
Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer program.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG and reports any abnormal values to RN.
Strong customer service mindset.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with chronic diseases.
Leads team members by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.
Conducts assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments.
Conducts stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
Trains new staff members and assigns daily schedules as needed.
Recommends methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
Explains exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens.
May teach classes and conduct research.
Thoroughly and legibly documents in chart to be reviewed by provider.
Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.