Exercise Specialist - Camano Island

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy; Camano (WA); On-site; USD 23,598 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Funds

Student Loan Repayment Program

401k plan with employer match

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSAs

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is seeking an enthusiastic Exercise Specialist to help patients through physician-prescribed exercise plans and modalities. You will play a key role in patient education and experience while supporting a collaborative clinical team.

You’ll work on-site at our clinics, using EMR systems and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment as you guide patients toward their goals and build strong professional relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 EMR and other clinic systems.

Skills

Body mechanics

Functional movement

Exercises

Customer service

Patient-facing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

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.

Exercise Specialist

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy

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 also 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

IRG is an equal opportunity employer.