Exercise Specialist (Physical Therapy Aide)

Evolve Physical Therapy - POWERED BY RISE THERAPY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn seeks an energetic Exercise Specialist to expand rehabilitative and corrective exercise services. You will train and guide clients, assist therapists, and grow with a team that values autonomy and evidence-based practice.

This role offers full-time and part-time positions with a strong benefits package for full-time staff, including Medical, PTO, and a 401(k). Schedule is Monday through Friday at our Brooklyn clinic.

Qualifications

• Availability Monday through Friday, mornings/evenings.
• 1+ year of personal training / group exercise / exercise science / yoga / Pilates / martial arts experience (no certifications required)
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Minimum 1-year commitment to the position
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Patient, friendly, upbeat, and outgoing personality
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Team player with a positive attitude, willing to go beyond job‑specific duties when needed

Responsibilities

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities and workouts
• Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of exercise equipment and home exercise programs
• Multi-tasks and manages several responsibilities at once
• Performs and maintains general office/housekeeping responsibilities
• Assists therapists and front desk with any duties they are assigned
• Communicates effectively with all team members and clients
• Willingness to grow into managerial and/or marketing positions

Skills

Availability Monday through Friday

Personal training experience

Group exercise experience

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Evolve Physical Therapy is a PT-founded and operated practice that has built a strong reputation in Brooklyn for clinical excellence and high-quality, personal physical therapy care. We value autonomy, evidence-based practice, and an environment where Physical Therapists can continue to learn, grow, and advance.

Are you seeking a consistent work-life schedule?

Are you looking for a career that offers stability and growth?

Do you want to use your expertise in functional movement to impact people's lives?

If you feel you're not achieving your true professional potential, consider joining a winning team of highly skilled, passionate, and growth-oriented healthcare, wellness, and fitness professionals.

Evolve Physical Therapy is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual with personal and/or group training experience who is looking for an exciting career in the rehab field. As an Exercise Specialist, we will train you and give you the tools necessary to develop and expand your skills and expertise in rehabilitative and corrective exercise. Exercise Specialists also serve as assistants to the Physical Therapists and Front Desk by helping with various in-office procedures. Candidates for this position need to be team players interested in growing with our company for a long period of time. This position is NOT for those looking for a seasonal or temporary job.

We are seeking to fill full-time and part-time positions for our Brooklyn outpatient clinic. An extensive benefits package is offered for full-time employees, which includes Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

Responsibilities Of An Exercise Specialist

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities and workouts
• Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of exercise equipment and home exercise programs
• Multi-tasks and manages several responsibilities at once
• Performs and maintains general office/housekeeping responsibilities
• Assists therapists and front desk with any duties they are assigned
• Communicates effectively with all team members and clients
• Willingness to grow into managerial and/or marketing positions

Candidates MUST have

• Availability Monday through Friday, mornings/evenings
• 1+ year of personal training / group exercise / exercise science / yoga / Pilates / martial arts experience (no certifications required)
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Minimum 1-year commitment to the position
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Patient, friendly, upbeat, and outgoing personality
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Team player with a positive attitude, willing to go beyond job‑specific duties when needed

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work location: One location (Brooklyn, NY)

In compliance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law, this range represents the employer’s good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and other job‑related factors.

Pay Range: $16 USD - $20 USD

Evolve Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.