Physical Rehab Certified Personal/Athletic Trainer

Integrated Pain Management Medical Group, Inc.•Modesto, CA

18d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers are valued members of our treatment team, providing services to clients within our Functional Restoration Program in pain management. They play a crucial role in assisting the physical therapist, educating patients, and reinforcing a biopsychosocial model of treatment. Additionally, they possess the ability to design and lead specialty classes such as yoga, nutrition, wellness, or other relevant topics, enhancing the overall treatment program. These trainers demonstrate strong leadership skills, coordinating and supporting the team to ensure a cohesive and efficient treatment program. They also exhibit strong interpersonal skills, prioritize client safety, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and foster a culture of compassion, gratitude, and confidence in their interactions with clients and team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field preferred. Associate's degree or equivalent required. Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
Previous experience with functional assessments.
Personal Trainer Certification from an accredited agency (NASM, ACSM, ACE, Nesta) or Athletic Trainer Certification required.
Previous clinical work with injured clients
Demonstrated ability to instruct and progress patients in appropriate exercises to build strength, flexibility, and functional capacity.
Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to take a lead role in coordinating and supervising treatment plans and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Valued skills sets including yoga, meditation, relaxation training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and mindfulness
Valued skill sets including yoga, meditation, relaxation training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, nutrition, and mindfulness are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assisting the physical therapist/chiropractor in the treatment of individual clients and groups by carrying out treatment plans.
Educating patients in exercises and functional activities specific to their needs and goals.
Reinforcing a biopsychosocial model of treatment in daily interactions with clients experiencing chronic pain.
Ability to work individually and with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize client safety in performance of all job duties.
Communicate observations with team members in weekly conferences to improve client care.
Written documentation of observations in electronic medical record or other shared files in a timely manner on a weekly basis.
Foster a culture of compassion and gratitude with coworkers and clients.
Project and instill confidence in interactions with clients and team members.
Conduct aftercare groups for reinforcement of skill building with Functional Restoration Program Graduates
Running specialty classes such as yoga, nutrition, wellness, or other relevant topics based on added skill set to enhance the overall treatment program.
Leading and providing guidance to other FRP trainers within the program.
A solid understanding of the workers’ compensation system (training provided) is essential to effectively guide patients through the process and support them throughout their recovery journey. This role may involve providing education and assistance in both individual and group settings.
Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs