Exercise Physiologist, Per Diem

Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Clinical Staff

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Winchester Hospital, a 5x Magnet designated and Top Massachusetts recognized 226-bed regional hospital, is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area.

Contributes to the Hospital's mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by providing rehabilitative exercise and education to facilitate a healthier lifestyle. This clinical staff position will have an impact on patient satisfaction by providing the patient with a program that can increase their exertion level and lead to a healthy lifestyle.

As part of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab team, this position:

• Evaluates patient's stress test to develop an individualized exercise plan.
• Recommends exercise plan and receives approval from Cardiologist or Pulmonologist.
• Reviews exercise plan and instructs patient on the proper use of exercise equipment.
• Reviews rate of exertion scale with patient and explains how each level of the scale is defined.
• Monitors the patient during their exercise routine, periodically checking blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation.
• Recommends the proper exercise routine for the patient to continue at home upon discharge from program.
• Maintains proper function and cleanliness of equipment.
• Assists with emergency situation when they occur.

Ideal Candidates will possess the following:

Education Required: Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology

Preferred: ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification

Experience Preferred: At least one year of exercise stress testing, or cardiac rehab

Other Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Basic Computer Skills
• EPIC training
• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team

Pay Range:

$28.00 - $37.68

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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