Exercise Specialist (Per Diem)

Job Description - Exercise Specialist (Per Diem) (26157770)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Willimantic-Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Job

: Cardiovascular

Organization

: Windham Hospital

Job Posting

: May 18, 2026

Exercise Specialist (Per Diem) - (26157770)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Position Summary:

Responsible for administering aerobic and other exercise programs with patients with cardiovascular disorders in collaboration and conjunction with RN's to enhance quality of life, manage health risk, and promote lasting health behavior change. Evaluate orthopedic problems and assess individual exercise potential. The exercise scientist performs maximal and submaximal exercise tests, develops and administer programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength, endurance and balance.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Sports Medicine required.

Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or be a Registered Exercise Physiologist. Currently certified in BLS or completion during the first three months of employment. Arrhythmia interpretation required.

Experience: Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred, but not required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

Windham Community Memorial (10183)

112 Mansfield Avenue

Willimantic 06226

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Per Diem (1 hour)