Exercise Specialist / Physical Therapy Aide
About The Position
IRG PHYSICAL & HAND THERAPY IS GROWING AND LOOKING FOR AN EXERCISE SPECIALIST TO ADD TO OUR TEAM. OFFERING WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY, A FUN AND REWARDING CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES! YOUR BEST SELF. This is our company motto, and we model our company culture around helping our employees and patients achieve their best selves. Are you interested in a career in the medical field and need to gain experience in a clinical setting? Do you want to experience the difference of being a part of a company that feels like family - all while offering the best in Physical and Hand Therapy to your community? If so, we want to talk to you. Be a part of our team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about inspiring the community with connectivity, patient-centered care, and a dynamic, upbeat work culture. THE POSITION: Our Exercise Specialists are one of the most integral positions in our company and are not only responsible for assisting patients with exercise plans and modalities - but play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining relationships and driving the patient experience. This is the ideal role for anyone who has received their undergraduate degree and would like to gain experience in a clinical setting prior to apply or attending PT/OT school or other medical program. With 35+ locations we connect our exercise specialist globally and regionally for development and collaboration opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma (Bachelors degree in related field preferred)
- Experience in a customer facing position
- Knowledge and ability to demonstrate body mechanics, functional movement, and exercises
- Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA laws and compliance regulations
- Physical activity including but not limited to bending, reaching, squatting, lifting, pulling, pushing, getting up and down from a lying position on the floor, and prolonged periods of standing.
- Lifting 35 lbs. from the floor to chest level.
- Demonstrate exercises including but not limited to jumping, balancing on one leg, rotation of the shoulder in multiple planes, and using exercise bands.
- Ability to properly transfer patients with use of good body mechanics while maintaining patient safety.
- Required to work at an IRG facility and be responsible for your own transportation to and from work site.
- Potential exposure to virus, disease, and infections from patients in the working environment.
- Ability to perform custodial duties using medical grade cleaning products - including but not limited to - cleaning bathrooms, laundry, and disinfection of exercise equipment.
- Work for extended periods of time at a video display terminal and will be required to use a keyboard to enter and gather information.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in related field
Responsibilities
- Assisting patients with exercise plans and modalities
- Establishing and maintaining relationships
- Driving the patient experience
Benefits
- Student loan assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
- A full benefits package - including affordable medical, dental and vision, 401k matching, paid time off, paid holidays and sick leave.
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal)
- Continuing Education Funds
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401K plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
