Exercise Specialist
IRG Physical & Hand Therapy
Build Experience. Make an Impact.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, or another healthcare profession? IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is looking for motivated Exercise Specialists who are passionate about helping others while gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience.
At IRG, our motto is "Your Best Self." We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
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.
What You’ll Do:
- Guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercise programs.
- Assist with therapeutic modalities and treatment set up.
- Provide encouragement and education to help patients achieve their goals.
- Prepare, maintain, and clean a safe clinical environment.
- Build positive, professional relationships with patients.
- Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinic systems.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Sciences, or other related field preferred.
- Customer service or patient-facing experience preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to demonstrate body mechanics, functional movement, and exercises
- Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA laws and compliance regulations
Physical Demand/Work Conditions:
- Standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
- 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.
Pay and Benefits Information:
- Base salary:$19.77-$21 per hour depending on experience and location of clinic
- Benefits (please note: benefits eligibility is determined by hours worked, not all programs listed below are offered to all employees):
- 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)
- Employee Assistance Program
OUR VISION: Empowering all with a passion and purpose to become their best self.
OUR MISSION: IRG is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our communities through continuous development, delivering a superior experience, and creating exceptional results.
OUR VALUES: Integrity, Positivity, Innovation, Accountability and Proficiency
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IRG is an equal opportunity employer.
