Exercise Specialist/PT Aide

UnitedHealth Group•Albany, OR

14d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Exercise Specialist, you will maintain the readiness of the therapy clinic and performs patient care activities as outlined in Oregon practice regulations (OAR) under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. unaided most of the time, but rarely over 100 lbs. with assistance
Ability to meet the physical demands of the clinical environment, including prolonged standing and walking, assisting patients with mobility and transfers and performing occasional lifting and movement of equipment and patients

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related healthcare field
Exercise Specialty Certification
Experience as a CMA, therapy aide, EMT, or similar role
Background in anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology

Responsibilities

Perform Level 1 PCE’s from written instructions provided by the Physical Therapist as needed
Maintain cleanliness of exercise equipment and gym area
Oversee the Clinic rehabilitation membership members, including developing and implementing exercise programs
Maintain clinic readiness by stocking treatment supplies and cleaning of treatment areas and equipment
Direct patient flow and prepare patients for therapy
Assist therapist or therapy assistant with direct patient care.
Demonstrate competent use of modality equipment and exercise equipment.
Maintain proficiency in instruction and monitoring of exercise programs
Maintain clinic treatment records, posting of current transcription, ordering of medical records, x-ray, scheduling of patients, etc.
Answer phones and assist with other process-oriented tasks including, but not limited to, authorization of patients