EXERCISE THERAPIST
South Shore Health, Weymouth, MA, United States
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Requisition Number
R-22504
Facility
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name
SSH Cardiac Rehab
Status
Part time
Budgeted Hours
0
Shift
Day (United States of America)
The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist performs cardiac rehabilitation functions to facilitate patient cardiac fitness. Participates in the process of assisting the patient with cardiac risk factor reduction and long‑term lifestyle changes.
Compensation Pay Range
$28.79 - $38.74
Essential Functions
Selects appropriate evaluation tools consistent with patient’s history, diagnosis, and medical status
Evaluation techniques are performed safely and accurately
Problems identified reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
Short and long term goals are realistic, measurable and address functional needs
Goals are identified in collaboration with the patient and/or family
Appropriate plan of care including rehab potential, estimated length of stay, treatment frequency and duration
Identifies appropriate treatment interventions to achieve goals
Conducts exercise therapist assessment and documents findings on multidisciplinary assessment form
Identifies any orthopedic, neurological or medical problems, which may interfere with patient's successful completion of the program and notes them in the initial patient admission assessment
Conducts pre‑program patient measurements within first week of the program
Plans to accommodate special limitations appearing in patient admission assessment
Reviews patient's goal for exercise within the first week of program and documents exercise goals in initial evaluation
Reviews and evaluates results of GXT (when available) and medical data prior to patient admission
Calculates patient's target heart rate before first exercise session and documents on patient's exercise record
Participates in educational activities outside department (nursing, physicians) regarding individual patient needs
Demonstrates behaviors supportive of departmental standards for productivity with occasional variance due to patient volumes
Maintains communication with the referring physician or primary care physician regarding patient’s progress
Treatment
Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care
Selects therapeutic techniques that reflect integration of therapists clinical knowledge and theory
Performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the problems and medical standards in a safe manner
Develops and provides treatment plans for complex patients with increased medical considerations such as LVAD, Heart Transplant, Renal Dialysis, Stroke, Stage 3‑4 Heart Failure, Diabetic patients with Insulin Pumps
Manage and creates a safe environment for assigned patient groups of up to 12 patients per group
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team when appropriate (participates in rounds/team meetings/consults with team members) and adjusts treatment appropriately
Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional development including in‑services, conferences or courses
Modifies/adapts activities/length of treatment in response to patient’s status in collaboration with involved team members
Provides patient/family education
Presents group education classes related to principles of exercise and documents entry on Pt/Family Education Record
Explains principles of exercise prescription, safety guidelines and overview of program at first exercise session and documents teaching within first week of program
Provides patient support with behavior modification and risk reduction plan
Develops a safe and effective exercise prescription for the patient utilizing appropriate mode, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise
Instructs patient to monitor heart rate and perceived exertion during exercise and documents in patient record
Demonstrates appropriate clinical decision‑making skills in reporting signs and symptoms by patient to supervising RN
Advances patient's exercise prescription weekly, based on target heart rate, patient's perceived exertion and patient's medical condition
Prepares patients for telemetry, takes blood pressure and monitors heart rate, RPE when necessary
Performs Virtual Cardiac Rehab visits using Zoom technology for patients who prefer a home‑based or hybrid exercise program
Documentation
Documents patient program and progress
Maintains up‑to‑date evaluations, individualized treatment plans (ITP), and discharge reports
Updates all exercise prescriptions for assigned patients in Scottcare System
Completes patient care information on a daily basis
Is responsible to independently write clear, concise, relevant and inclusive documentation that facilitates communication of the patient’s status and ongoing needs
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards
Therapist takes responsibility to provide coverage information on all patients for whom they have primary responsibility when absent
Requests change for physician’s orders as needed
Accurately receives and documents department order from physician as appropriate
Documents patient education documentation completely per department and JCAHO standards
Documents entry for orientation session on Patient/Family Education Record
Follow‑through for plans are acknowledged in patient progress notes on a weekly basis
Reviews orientation equipment safety checklist with patient during first week and documents review
Documents patient progress with increasing activity tolerance and advances exercise prescriptions based on patient’s THR, RPE and medical condition
Documentation will include home exercise program review at least once each week
Demonstrates ability to obtain multisession data reports from Scottcare system as needed
Documents exercise prescriptions on the patient exercise record considering target heart rate and patient’s perceived exertion
Documents treatment and progress in patient's chart with each session
Documents all related patient outcome data in the AACVPR Outcome Data Registry pre‑and post‑program
Discharge
Demonstrates timely discharge from treatment with appropriate documentation
Billing
Enters daily charges in a timely and accurate manner
Communication
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members
Educational Activities
Plans and actively participates in department projects/events/activities
Participates in Shared Governance including being an active member of the Unit Based Council
Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)
Assists with continuous Quality Improvement and Lean activities, as directed
Evaluate Patient Outcome Data from AACVPR Outcome Registry as part of process improvement initiatives
Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education as well as the required competencies for AACVPR Program Certification
Actively promotes profession to referring providers, frontline staff, patients and families
Pursues knowledge and skills needed to become CCRP (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) through the AACVPR preferred
Technology and Learning
Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role – for example, EPIC, Scottcare Telemetry and Documentation System, Outlook, Virtual CR visits using Zoom as needed.
Non‑Essential Functions
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
Performs other duties as assigned
Professional Behaviors
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
Maintain composure during stressful situations
Able to complete clinical and non‑clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving in day‑to‑day operations as well as in emergent situations
Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Standards Of Employment
Has maintained required licenses/certifications
Completed other required mandatory and educational requirements
Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standards for attendance
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Required:
Baccalaureate or higher degree in physical therapy, exercise science, or equivalent required.
Masters degree in exercise science or exercise physiology or equivalent preferred.
Minimum Work Experience - Preferred:
Experience preferred with working with cardiac patient population with multiple co‑morbidities.
Required License/Certification:
BLS - Basic Life Support.
Required Additional Knowledge And Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in techniques of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Knowledge in exercise physiology, exercise testing, exercise prescription, group leadership, and cardiac monitoring techniques (including both in‑person as well as monitoring techniques for in‑home virtual cardiac rehab settings). Must have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with groups of patients and be a part of a multidisciplinary team including cardiac nurses, registered dietitian and referring cardiologists.
Department is open M-F 7am‑7pm and Saturday 7am‑11am. Shifts would be based on the needs of the department with the expectation of 1 Saturday shift/month.
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR‑ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
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Requisition Number
R-22504
Facility
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name
SSH Cardiac Rehab
Status
Part time
Budgeted Hours
0
Shift
Day (United States of America)
The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist performs cardiac rehabilitation functions to facilitate patient cardiac fitness. Participates in the process of assisting the patient with cardiac risk factor reduction and long‑term lifestyle changes.
Compensation Pay Range
$28.79 - $38.74
Essential Functions
Selects appropriate evaluation tools consistent with patient’s history, diagnosis, and medical status
Evaluation techniques are performed safely and accurately
Problems identified reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
Short and long term goals are realistic, measurable and address functional needs
Goals are identified in collaboration with the patient and/or family
Appropriate plan of care including rehab potential, estimated length of stay, treatment frequency and duration
Identifies appropriate treatment interventions to achieve goals
Conducts exercise therapist assessment and documents findings on multidisciplinary assessment form
Identifies any orthopedic, neurological or medical problems, which may interfere with patient's successful completion of the program and notes them in the initial patient admission assessment
Conducts pre‑program patient measurements within first week of the program
Plans to accommodate special limitations appearing in patient admission assessment
Reviews patient's goal for exercise within the first week of program and documents exercise goals in initial evaluation
Reviews and evaluates results of GXT (when available) and medical data prior to patient admission
Calculates patient's target heart rate before first exercise session and documents on patient's exercise record
Participates in educational activities outside department (nursing, physicians) regarding individual patient needs
Demonstrates behaviors supportive of departmental standards for productivity with occasional variance due to patient volumes
Maintains communication with the referring physician or primary care physician regarding patient’s progress
Treatment
Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care
Selects therapeutic techniques that reflect integration of therapists clinical knowledge and theory
Performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the problems and medical standards in a safe manner
Develops and provides treatment plans for complex patients with increased medical considerations such as LVAD, Heart Transplant, Renal Dialysis, Stroke, Stage 3‑4 Heart Failure, Diabetic patients with Insulin Pumps
Manage and creates a safe environment for assigned patient groups of up to 12 patients per group
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team when appropriate (participates in rounds/team meetings/consults with team members) and adjusts treatment appropriately
Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional development including in‑services, conferences or courses
Modifies/adapts activities/length of treatment in response to patient’s status in collaboration with involved team members
Provides patient/family education
Presents group education classes related to principles of exercise and documents entry on Pt/Family Education Record
Explains principles of exercise prescription, safety guidelines and overview of program at first exercise session and documents teaching within first week of program
Provides patient support with behavior modification and risk reduction plan
Develops a safe and effective exercise prescription for the patient utilizing appropriate mode, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise
Instructs patient to monitor heart rate and perceived exertion during exercise and documents in patient record
Demonstrates appropriate clinical decision‑making skills in reporting signs and symptoms by patient to supervising RN
Advances patient's exercise prescription weekly, based on target heart rate, patient's perceived exertion and patient's medical condition
Prepares patients for telemetry, takes blood pressure and monitors heart rate, RPE when necessary
Performs Virtual Cardiac Rehab visits using Zoom technology for patients who prefer a home‑based or hybrid exercise program
Documentation
Documents patient program and progress
Maintains up‑to‑date evaluations, individualized treatment plans (ITP), and discharge reports
Updates all exercise prescriptions for assigned patients in Scottcare System
Completes patient care information on a daily basis
Is responsible to independently write clear, concise, relevant and inclusive documentation that facilitates communication of the patient’s status and ongoing needs
Therapist adheres to all procedures and documentation standards
Therapist takes responsibility to provide coverage information on all patients for whom they have primary responsibility when absent
Requests change for physician’s orders as needed
Accurately receives and documents department order from physician as appropriate
Documents patient education documentation completely per department and JCAHO standards
Documents entry for orientation session on Patient/Family Education Record
Follow‑through for plans are acknowledged in patient progress notes on a weekly basis
Reviews orientation equipment safety checklist with patient during first week and documents review
Documents patient progress with increasing activity tolerance and advances exercise prescriptions based on patient’s THR, RPE and medical condition
Documentation will include home exercise program review at least once each week
Demonstrates ability to obtain multisession data reports from Scottcare system as needed
Documents exercise prescriptions on the patient exercise record considering target heart rate and patient’s perceived exertion
Documents treatment and progress in patient's chart with each session
Documents all related patient outcome data in the AACVPR Outcome Data Registry pre‑and post‑program
Discharge
Demonstrates timely discharge from treatment with appropriate documentation
Billing
Enters daily charges in a timely and accurate manner
Communication
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members
Educational Activities
Plans and actively participates in department projects/events/activities
Participates in Shared Governance including being an active member of the Unit Based Council
Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)
Assists with continuous Quality Improvement and Lean activities, as directed
Evaluate Patient Outcome Data from AACVPR Outcome Registry as part of process improvement initiatives
Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education as well as the required competencies for AACVPR Program Certification
Actively promotes profession to referring providers, frontline staff, patients and families
Pursues knowledge and skills needed to become CCRP (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) through the AACVPR preferred
Technology and Learning
Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role – for example, EPIC, Scottcare Telemetry and Documentation System, Outlook, Virtual CR visits using Zoom as needed.
Non‑Essential Functions
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital
Performs other duties as assigned
Professional Behaviors
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
Maintain composure during stressful situations
Able to complete clinical and non‑clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving in day‑to‑day operations as well as in emergent situations
Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Standards Of Employment
Has maintained required licenses/certifications
Completed other required mandatory and educational requirements
Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standards for attendance
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Required:
Baccalaureate or higher degree in physical therapy, exercise science, or equivalent required.
Masters degree in exercise science or exercise physiology or equivalent preferred.
Minimum Work Experience - Preferred:
Experience preferred with working with cardiac patient population with multiple co‑morbidities.
Required License/Certification:
BLS - Basic Life Support.
Required Additional Knowledge And Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in techniques of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Knowledge in exercise physiology, exercise testing, exercise prescription, group leadership, and cardiac monitoring techniques (including both in‑person as well as monitoring techniques for in‑home virtual cardiac rehab settings). Must have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with groups of patients and be a part of a multidisciplinary team including cardiac nurses, registered dietitian and referring cardiologists.
Department is open M-F 7am‑7pm and Saturday 7am‑11am. Shifts would be based on the needs of the department with the expectation of 1 Saturday shift/month.
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR‑ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
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