Exercise Specialist - South Sound Lacey

Exercise Specialist

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.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs.
• 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: $17.13-$20 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)
• Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 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