Job Description:

Job Description

The Exercise Therapist will provide exercise programming, guidance and motivation to HSL LTCH patients involved in the Circle of Fitness (CoF) gym-based program and other LTCH
Restorative Exercise programs. The position may include participation in, and support of, the Rubenstein Unit-Based Exercise (RUBEX) program and exercise supervision of clients enrolled in Hebrew Rehabilitation Center's "Get Up & Go" Outpatient exercise program.
In the absence of the Immediate Supervisor, the Exercise Therapist will be supported and supervised by the Manager of Outpatient Exercise and Wellness.

Core Competencies

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

• Must demonstrate competence in retrieving information from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Must be able to articulate and document pertinent information regarding patients exercise prescription and progress in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

• Must be able to accurately enter resident exercise information into the Patient Care System (PCS) on a daily basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Conducts physical performance evaluations and functional testing with resident participants in the CoF exercise program.

• Develops individualized exercise programs for CoF gym participants utilizing the principles of progressive resistance training (PRT).

• Provides coaching in proper exercise technique to patients for maximal strength, endurance and functional exercise benefit.

• Communicates with team members and appropriate resident care staff regarding medical or other changes noted during exercise sessions.

• Must be able to identify contraindications and/or modifications in order to practice safe exercise programming.

• Leads or provides support to leaders of RUBEX group exercise classes on households/floors.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to NuStep training and progression on resident households/floors.

• Travels between HSL CLF exercise programs in Roslindale and Dedham, if necessary.

• Attends monthly CLF staff meeting.

Essential Job Functions

• Caring Practices

• Practices acts of kindness.

• Treats others courteously and with respect.

• Performs work responsibilities in a friendly, professional manner.

• Develops helpful and trusting relationships with patients, families and staff.

• Promotes and accepts the expression of both negative and positive feelings.

• Uses creative problem-solving to meet the needs of others.

• Performs teaching and learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles.

• Assists with basic physical emotional and spiritual needs.

• Communication

• Introduces self to patients/families and explain role in care.

• Demonstrates to patients and their families that you are "emotionally" present by listening attentively and attending to concerns/needs.

• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients as needed or appropriate.

• Communicates with patients/families/visitors/staff in a manner that conveys respect, caring and sensitivity.

• Listens and respects others' opinions.

• Accountable for staying informed by reviewing memos, emails and other forms of communication.

• Responsible for communicating and responding to issues and problems within the household/floor in a timely and efficient manner.

• Responds to patients in all situations with a calm, sensitive and supportive approach.

Teamwork/Collaboration and Flexibility

• Is flexible to the needs of the household/floors, the department and HRC.

• Acts in a manner outside the traditional "role" as needed in order to meet patients' needs.

• Works as a member of the team by pro-actively striving to meet resident and household/floor needs.

• Promotes a healthy household environment by demonstrating trust, mutual respect, visible support and open, honest communication with all members of the team.

• Involves other team members by constantly sharing information.

• Is aware of and respects others' cultures, values, and backgrounds and considers differences when communicating and providing care

Leadership/Development

• Monitors student interns and volunteers, incorporating their assistance into exercise/fitness programs according to their abilities.

• Seeks opportunity for professional development by attending internal and trainings, educational programs and conferences.

Safety

• Practices in accordance with established standards of care for safety of resident/patient, self and co-workers.

• Identifies and reports basic safety issues or problems (ex. spills) and takes action whenever appropriate.

• Identifies and reports errors/potential errors according to policy.

• Uses equipment as trained and according to organizational policy.

• Identifies malfunctioning equipment, removes from use, and reports according to policy.

• Adheres to all infection control policies.

• Promotes the health and safety of all by following established infection control procedures (i.e., hand washing, use of personal protective equipment).

Physical Requirements

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances,

• which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

• May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens.

• Gloves, gown, and mask as necessary.

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing or walking.

• Positioning, transporting and/or transferring patients.

• Lifting supplies, equipment.

• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related health field such as Exercise Science or Allied Health.

• Two to six months of prior experience providing clinical exercise

• programming for older adults in an LTCH and/or community setting.

• Excellent critical assessment skills.

• Proficient verbal, written and computer skills

• ACSM Health Fitness Instructor or Exercise Specialist certification

• encouraged.

Remote Type

Salary Range:

$34,222.00 - $47,912.00