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Exercise Physiologist II

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with chronic diseases. Leads team members by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Assessments - Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments
-Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
-Trains new staff members and assigns daily schedules as needed
-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

Experience
experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer program.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Mentors and train staff.
- 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.



Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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