Careers / Internships

Careers

Project Walk SPECIALISTS must meet the following requirements:

  • 4-year degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field; Master’s degree a plus

  • Professional demeanor with ability to work with diverse groups

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds and maintain a moderate to strenuous workload

  • Holds current CPR and AED certification

  • The passion to help people with disabilities

  • Able to stand many hours throughout the day

  • Experience working with special populations a plus but not required

Project Walk ASSISTANTS  must meet the following requirements:

  • Must currently be enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field

  • Professional demeanor with ability to work with diverse groups

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds and maintain a moderate to strenuous workload

  • Holds current CPR and AED certification

  • The passion to help people with disabilities

  • Able to stand for many hours throughout the day

  • Experience working with special populations a plus but not required

Project Walk AIDE must meet the following requirements:

  • Holds at least a High School Diploma

  • Holds current CPR and AED certification

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds and maintain a moderate to strenuous workload

  • The passion to help people with disabilities

  • Able to stand for many hours throughout the day

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Internships

Are you looking for more hands on experience in a non-traditional PT setting? Do you want to challenge yourself to think outside of the box? Then this is the place for you. You will be exposed to a variety of injuries and neurological conditions that will help prepare you for the next step in your career.

 

Partnering Programs 

  • Umass Lowell

  • UNH

We are always looking to expand our internship program with local schools and universities. If you would like more information, please contact Daniele at [email protected]

Project Walk Practicum Overview

Weeks 1-4:

  • Equipment familiarization and proper use

  • Introduction to Clients

  • Safety Procedures

  • Understanding injuries / illnesses

    • Working with special populations

    • Adapting equipment and exercise to meet client needs

  • Assisting Trainers

    • Spotting clients during exercises

    • Assisting with 2-person lifts

    • Gathering necessary equipment

Week 5-8:

  • Understanding and creating exercise prescription

  • Gait training techniques and exercises

  • Familiarization of modalities and proper exercises

  • Assisting trainers with exercises

  • Takings clients through certain modalities

Weeks 9-12:

  • Working with clients under supervision of PW Specialist

    • Implementing exercise prescriptions

    • Will start with 30 minutes, progress to full hour

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