Exercise Specialist - Gateway
About The Position
IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is hiring an Exercise Specialist to support patients in an outpatient physical and hand therapy setting. Exercise Specialists assist patients with exercise plans and modalities and contribute to building relationships and delivering a positive patient experience. The role is presented as an opportunity to gain clinical experience, including for people considering PT/OT school or another medical program. Specialists can connect with colleagues across IRG’s 35+ locations for development and collaboration. The position involves working directly with patients, demonstrating exercises, supporting safe patient transfers, and maintaining a clean and safe clinic environment. It also includes using electronic medical records and other computer systems. The role is based at an IRG facility, and employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the work site.
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 skills, including the ability to build rapport with clients from varied backgrounds.
- Ability to motivate and encourage others, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation, initiative, a positive attitude, and a professional appearance.
- Confidence using technology and computer systems, including EMR and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Comfort performing cleaning and custodial duties.
- Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting 35 pounds from floor to chest level, demonstrating exercises, transferring patients, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work at an IRG facility and provide one's own transportation to and from the work site.
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 school 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 support patients in performing them safely.
- Transfer patients using proper body mechanics while maintaining patient safety.
- Perform custodial duties, including cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, and disinfecting exercise equipment.
- Use computer systems, including EMR and Microsoft Office, and enter or gather information using a keyboard.
- Contribute to a safe environment for patients.
- Participate in development and collaboration opportunities across IRG locations.
Benefits
- Monthly student loan assistance program.
- Career advancement and leadership opportunities based on skill and performance.
- IRG Leadership Institute courses.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Paid holidays.
- Continuing education funds.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 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
