Exercise Therapist – Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife

Exercise Therapist delivering individualized and group rehabilitation exercise programs for Hebrew SeniorLife’s older-adult care community. Evaluating patient function, coaching safe technique, and supporting long-term care and outpatient fitness programs.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRoslindale • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,971 - $80,957 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing individualized exercise programs and conducting physical performance evaluations while effectively communicating with diverse populations. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Records and Patient Care Systems to document patient progress and ensure safe exercise programming.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exercise ProgrammingPhysical Performance EvaluationsElectronic Medical Record (EMR)ACSM Health Fitness Instructor CertificationProgressive Resistance Training

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Hard Skills

Individualized Exercise ProgramsFunctional TestingProper Exercise Technique CoachingContraindications IdentificationPatient Exercise PrescriptionsPatient Care System (PCS)Strength ImprovementEndurance ImprovementSafety ProceduresInfection Control Procedures

Soft Skills

Critical Assessment SkillsEffective CommunicationMotivationTeam CollaborationSupervision of Interns and Volunteers

Tools & Technologies

NuStep EquipmentPatient Care System (PCS)Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise ScienceACSM Health Fitness Instructor CertificationExercise Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareRestorative Exercise ProgramsGroup Exercise ClassesQuality Improvement InitiativesRUBEX Program

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide exercise programming, guidance and motivation to long-term care patients in the Circle of Fitness gym-based program and other restorative exercise programs
Participate in and support the RUBEX unit-based exercise program
Supervise clients in Hebrew Rehabilitation Center’s “Get Up & Go” outpatient exercise program
Conduct physical performance evaluations and functional testing
Develop individualized exercise programs using progressive resistance training principles
Coach patients on proper exercise technique to improve strength, endurance and functional benefit
Communicate medical or other changes to team members and resident care staff
Identify contraindications and modifications for safe exercise programming
Lead or support RUBEX group exercise classes
Provide NuStep training and progression
Travel between exercise programs in Roslindale and Dedham as necessary
Attend monthly CLF staff meetings
Monitor student interns and volunteers
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow safety and infection control procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a related health field such as Exercise Science or Allied Health
Excellent critical assessment skills
Proficient verbal, written and computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Competence retrieving information from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Ability to articulate and document patient exercise prescriptions and progress according to professional standards and guidelines
Ability to accurately enter resident exercise information into the Patient Care System (PCS) daily
Ability to identify contraindications and modifications for safe exercise programming
Ability to position, transport and transfer patients
Ability to lift supplies and equipment
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor or Exercise Specialist certification encouraged

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development through internal trainings, educational programs and conferences
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor or Exercise Specialist certification encouraged
Supportive team environment and opportunities for growth