Exercise Specialist

Compensation: $16.80 - $21.00 per hour (based on years of experience)

Summary: The Exercise Specialist maintains the readiness of the therapy clinic and performs patient care activities as outlined in Oregon practice regulations (OAR) under the direct supervision of a therapist or therapy assistant.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.

2. Performs Level 1 PCE’s from written instructions provided by the Physical Therapist as needed.

3. Maintains cleanliness of exercise equipment and gym area.

4. Oversees the Clinic rehabilitation membership members, including developing and implementing exercise programs.

5. Maintains clinic readiness by stocking treatment supplies and cleaning of treatment areas and equipment.

6. Directs patient flow and prepare patients for therapy.

7. Assists therapist or therapy assistant with direct patient care. Demonstrate competent use of modality equipment and exercise equipment. Maintain proficiency in instruction and monitoring of exercise programs.

8. Maintains clinic treatment records, posting of current transcription, ordering of medical records, x-ray, etc.

9. Maintains proficiency in the use of clinic computer systems including but not limited to retrieval of information or scheduling of patients.

10. Answers phones and assist with other process-oriented tasks including, but not limited to, authorization of patients.

11. Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance/participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on department policies and procedures.

12. Participates in orientation and training of new employees.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related healthcare field required.

2. Previous experience as a CMA, therapy aide, EMT, or similar role preferred.

3. Background in anatomy, physiology, or kinesiology preferred.

4. Exercise Specialty Certification is highly preferred.

5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Intermediate computer skills.

2. Ability to work well with providers and other staff.

3. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.

Perks and Benefits:

• Work-life balance is a top priority at The Corvallis Clinic
• 7 holidays 2 floating holidays = 9 Paid Holidays! Early release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Generous Personal Leave Accrual
• Benefits: Medical w/ HSA or HRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Acct (FSA)
• Employer contribution to HSA and HRA (when enrolled in Medical Plan)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits (Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Shield)
• Retirement - 401k eligible and auto enrolled after 90 days, 100% vested from day 1, with discretionary clinic match after 1 year (w/hours requirement) and discretionary Profit Share after 2 years (w/hours requirement).
• Pay on Demand (up to 2x per month)
• Casual Fridays (with clinic approved attire)
• Year-round employee engagement events and festivities
• Team centered culture, delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and a commitment to service.