Exercise Specialist

Performance Physical Therapy is hiring Exercise Specialists!

Are you interested in joining an amazing and talented team?

Join our innovative practice that is redefining Physical Therapy, empowering people to feel better, move freely and live fully. Built by Physical Therapists, for Physical Therapists. We have created clear career pathways and professional development opportunities for all team members, ensuring we are the most desirable health care organization to align with. To make certain you are valued we offer an attractive compensation and benefits plan. We are the premier New England practice and an inspiration to the industry nationwide. Performance has been voted a Best Place to Work for 8 years by Providence Business News and is a proud recipient of the Jane L. Snyder National Private Practice of the Year award.

The Exercise Specialist is a non-licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and or Assistant to aide in the provision of patient care. Specifics of this position will vary depending on experience and competencies demonstrated.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the condition and cleanliness of treatment rooms and gym area and washing and folding laundry
Assist clinical staff with patient intervention following plan of care as directed by the PT or PTA. Level of assistance will depend on aides competencies and payers guidelines. Treatment may include; exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, ADLs and body mechanics
Document exercise on patient flow sheet
Communicate with physical therapist or assistant patients response to intervention
Communicates with potential referral sources to expand existing business and cultivate new business
Assist administrative staff as directed by clinic director

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time; use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects or tools; bend or twist their body; repeat the same movements.

High School Diploma required with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field strongly preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision; 401k with employer match; voluntary disability and life insurance options; Fitness & Wellness reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; Flexible work hours; Community volunteer opportunities, and more!

Performance currently has opportunities in all 21 clinics located in the following cities:

East Greenwich, RI
East Providence, RI
Middletown, RI

North Kingstown, RI
North Providence, RI
Pawtucket, RI (2)
Providence, RI
Richmond, RI
Smithfield, RI (2)

South Kingstown, RI

Tiverton, RI
Warren, RI (2)
Warwick, RI

Westerly, RI
Woonsocket, RI
Seekonk, MA
Attleboro, MA

Plainville, MA

For more information please contact Danielle DeCoste at

Performance Physical Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.