Exercise Physiologist

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. As a not-for-profit organization, it supports groundbreaking medical discoveries and invites applicants to join its community. The Exercise Physiologist demonstrates advanced knowledge in designing, evaluating, and setting standards for exercise programs for patients qualifying for or undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. This role is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team, directing, coordinating, and providing specialized expertise to staff, patients, and families involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community, enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system, recognizing the importance of increasing value and continuously improving quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology 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
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• 2-3 years experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments
• Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
• Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
• Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• Monitor, record, and report 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

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