Clinical Exercise Asst (Work-Study)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health - Academics is seeking a Clinical Exercise Assistant (Work-Study) to support patients with therapeutic exercise regimens at the Salt Lake City campus. This part-time role involves aerobic conditioning, strength training, stretching, and balance activities under supervision.

Enrollment in health-related studies is expected; a background check may be required. Up to 15 hours per week with a daytime work schedule and on-campus duties.

Qualifications

• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Clinical Assistant levels I/II/III require varying years of related experience: I: none, II: 1 year, III: 3+ years.
• Preferences: students majoring in health related fields or experience in rehabilitation services and exercise training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with chronic disease and disability with therapeutic exercise regimens, including aerobic conditioning, strength training, active and passive stretching, and balance and ambulation.
• The position may also include clerical duties such as exercise data entry in patient records.

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN17276N

Job Title Clinical Assistants

Working Title Clinical Exercise Asst (Work-Study)

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week up to 15 hours/week

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area U of Utah Health - Academics

Department 00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic Training

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range DOE

Close Date 10/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Assists patients with chronic disease and disability with therapeutic exercise regimens. This may include aerobic conditioning, strength training, active and passive stretching exercise, and balance and ambulation. The position may also include clerical duties such as exercise data entry in patient records.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with chronic disease and disability with therapeutic exercise regimens. This may include aerobic conditioning, strength training, active and passive stretching exercise, and balance and ambulation. The position may also include clerical duties such as exercise data entry in patient records.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Clinical Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Clinical Assistant, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Students majoring in health related fields or persons with experience in rehabilitation services and exercise training preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources for information.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at the URL provided.