Exercise Specialist - Ballard

South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSAs

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy in Seattle, WA seeks motivated Exercise Specialists to guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercise programs and assist with therapeutic modalities. You will help educate patients, ensure a safe clinical environment, and build professional relationships while using EMR systems.

The role requires a high school diploma with a preferred bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related fields, plus customer-facing experience and HIPAA knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Customer service or patient-facing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, functional movement, and exercises.
• Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA laws and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercise programs.
• Assist with therapeutic modalities and treatment setup.
• 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.

Skills

Body mechanics

Functional movement

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology / Health Sciences

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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-$24 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):

401K plan with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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

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