Exercise Specialist - North Seattle

**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. • 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:$21.30-$23 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 **DISCOVER WHAT SETS IRG APART**: https://www.irgpt.com/ **OTHER OPEN POSITIONS**: https://www.irgpt.com/careers **IRG ON YOUTUBE**: www.youtube.com/@IRGPT/featured IRG is an equal opportunity employer.