FYZICAL Mission Bend is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and patient-focused Fitness Aide/Physical Therapy Technician to join our team.
In this role, you will work directly alongside our licensed physical therapists to support our clinic's primary mission: helping senior adults stay active, regain confidence, prevent falls, and improve their overall quality of life. You will play a crucial role in providing hands-on treatment assistance, guiding patients through specialized balance and mobility protocols, and keeping our clinic safe, welcoming, and operating smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Wellness & Exercise Class
- Lead safe, engaging, and encouraging wellness sessions for seniors
- Create a welcoming and positive environment for patients
- Adapt exercises for varying fitness and mobility levels
- Arrive on time and prepared for each session
- Maintain professionalism, consistency, and strong communication
- Classes may consist of strengthening, stretching/yoga, and chair exercises
Patient Support & Care
- Assist PTs and PTAs guiding patients through prescribed exercises, balance training, and gait re-training
- Safely assist patients with transfers, positioning, walking, and utilizing safety equipment
- Prepare patients for therapy by explaining steps clearly, offering patient encouragement, and ensuring they feel secure, valued, and safe throughout their visits
Clinic Operations & Sanitation
- Prepare equipment and machines prior to patient appointments, sanitizing equipment thoroughly after every session
- Maintain strict clinic cleanliness standards, ensuring treatment areas, walkways, and exercise spaces remain tidy and hazard-free
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, clinic policies, and patient privacy standards (HIPAA). Assist front desk or clinical staff with light operational tasks as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Active fitness certification required (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent accredited certification)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR/AED certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Previous experience working in a fitness facility, healthcare clinic, or physical therapy practice—especially with older adults or geriatric populations—is highly preferred
- Bilingual skills preferred but not required
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
