1) Job Description – Certified Pilates Instructor (Part-Time)
Position Summary
The Certified Pilates Instructor will provide individualized and small-group Pilates-based exercise sessions for clients transitioning from skilled physical therapy to continued wellness, with a strong focus on restoring function, building stability, and supporting long-term health goals. This is a part-time, on-site position (up to 25 hours/week). The instructor will collaborate closely with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care within our unique patient population, including individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), chronic pain, and other complex conditions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
- Deliver safe, individualized, and evidence-informed Pilates sessions for clients post-physical therapy discharge, using studio equipment provided on-site.
- Adapt and modify programs for clients with complex musculoskeletal and medical needs, with an emphasis on functional improvement rather than athletic performance.
- Collaborate with the DPT to develop exercise progressions aligned with each client’s therapeutic goals.
- Actively monitor client performance, providing verbal and tactile cueing to optimize technique and reduce injury risk.
- Maintain accurate records of client sessions, progress, and modifications.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding client needs, concerns, or changes in condition.
- Make appropriate referrals back to the DPT for additional Physical Therapy as needed or if the client’s condition changes.
- Contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and professional environment for clients managing chronic conditions.
- Maintain the Clinic space in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
- Participate in team meetings and occasional staff training sessions.
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the DPT.
Recommended Employment Qualifications
Education
- Certification as a Pilates Instructor (mat and apparatus) from a recognized Pilates training program.
Experience
- Minimum of one year teaching Pilates, preferably in a rehabilitative, clinical, or wellness setting.
- Experience working with clients with EDS, HSD, chronic pain, or similar conditions strongly preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and patience.
- Strong ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
- Ability to modify movement patterns for clients with complex needs.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to explain exercises clearly and adapt explanations to various learning styles.
- Commitment to working within a continuum of care model.
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive or emotionally challenging situations.
Physical Demands
- Ability to demonstrate and instruct Pilates movements.
- Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. (e.g., moving equipment).
Work Environment
- Quiet to moderate noise level.
- Bright, naturally lit studio environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Healthy Consumer Physical Therapy, PLLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Healthy Consumer Physical Therapy, PLLC, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
