Exercise Specialist - Mountlake Terrace

South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; 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 Mountlake Terrace, WA is seeking an Exercise Specialist to guide patients through therapist-prescribed exercise programs and assist with modalities while delivering compassionate care.

You will help patients achieve their goals, maintain a safe clinic environment, and build professional relationships while using EMR systems to document care and coordinate with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or 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.

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 electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinic systems.

Skills

Body mechanics

Functional movement

Patient-facing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position: Exercise Specialist - Mountlake Terrace

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:$17.13-$21 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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