Exercise Physiologist
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
Overview
Demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise programs for who patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Functions as an essential ember of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs.
Essential Functions
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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS, AHA) preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred
Experience
Experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer programs.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG, and report 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.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise programs for who patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Functions as an essential ember of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs.
Essential Functions
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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS, AHA) preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred
Experience
Experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer programs.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG, and report 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.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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