Exercise Specialist - Gateway

IRG Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy•Mill Creek, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is seeking an Exercise Specialist to join its team. This role supports patients with exercise plans and modalities while helping establish and maintain relationships and deliver a positive patient experience. It is intended for people interested in a medical career who want clinical experience, including those with an undergraduate degree considering PT, OT, or another medical program. Exercise Specialists have regional and broader opportunities for development and collaboration across IRG’s 35+ locations. The position is based at an IRG facility and includes patient-facing work, exercise demonstration and assistance, technology and computer use, and custodial duties to maintain a safe clinical environment. The role involves physical activity such as lifting, bending, standing, demonstrating exercises, and transferring patients. Pay is $17.13–$21 per hour, depending on experience and clinic location. Benefits eligibility depends on hours worked; not all programs are available to all employees.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience in a customer-facing position.
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate body mechanics, functional movement, and exercises.
Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA laws and compliance regulations.
Strong communication and empathy to build rapport with clients from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to motivate and encourage others, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and a professional appearance.
Proficiency with technology and computer systems, including EMR and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform physical activities including bending, reaching, squatting, lifting, pulling, pushing, getting up and down from the floor, and prolonged standing.
Ability to lift 35 pounds from floor to chest level.
Ability to perform custodial duties and use medical-grade cleaning products.
Ability to work for extended periods at a video display terminal and use a keyboard.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to viruses, disease, and infections from patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Undergraduate degree and interest in gaining clinical experience before applying to or attending PT, OT, or another medical program.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with exercise plans and modalities.
Help establish and maintain patient relationships and contribute to the patient experience.
Demonstrate exercises and functional movements, including movements involving jumping, balancing, shoulder rotation, and exercise bands.
Properly transfer patients using good body mechanics while maintaining patient safety.
Perform custodial duties using medical-grade cleaning products, including bathroom cleaning, laundry, and disinfection of exercise equipment.
Use computer systems and a keyboard to enter and gather information.
Work at an IRG facility and provide transportation to and from the work site.