Exercise Specialist - NWSS Monroe

Northwest Sport & Spine Physical Therapy (An affiliate of 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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):
• 401K plan with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program