Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, Saints Campus we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) Retirement with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth
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.
Location: Lowell General Hospital - Saints Campus - 1 Hospital Drive - Lowell, MA
Hours: 40 hours days - Monday - Friday
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or related.
2. 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.
1. Assists with the planning, administration and direction of daily activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Programs.
2. Serves as a liaison between physician and patient.
3. 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.
4. Performs EECP testing with cardiac monitoring in collaboration with cardiac rehab nurse
5. 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.
6. Maintains equipment and environment to ensure a safe area for patients, family, and staff.
7. Assists the Director in preparation of program reports and statistics.
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
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.