Job Information
Tufts Medicine Exercise Physiologist in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital .
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA
Hours: Per Diem - Mon-Thur - Clinic Hours 7:30am - 5:30pm
Job Overview
This position performs and coordinates activities of the cardiac rehabilitation program and plays a vital role in promoting health and wellness through exercise and physical activity interventions. This position involves working closely with patients, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement exercise programs tailored to individual needs. Conducts assessments, monitors progress, and provides guidance and education to help patients achieve their health and rehabilitation goals. In collaboration with physicians and other therapists, specialized exercises are integrated into the care plan.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or related.
One (1) year of related experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Assists with the planning, administration and direction of daily activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Programs.
Develops a treatment plan that includes a problem list and established patient goals that are based on the individual patient’s risk factor profile, functional capacity, potential for improvement, and personal goals.
Performs EECP testing with cardiac monitoring in collaboration with cardiac rehab nurse
Develops, implements, and evaluates a PI plan for cardiac rehab based on MACVR recommendations in conjunction with the Director, develops, plans, and establishes policies and procedures for all phases in conjunction with established JCAHO criteria.
Ensures adequate updates are made to the patient’s medical record to validate appropriate charges.
Assists the Director in preparation of program reports and statistics.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .