Aquatic Rehab Assistant: Growth Path to PT

Aquacare Fitness Forum Physical Therapy; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO

6 paid holidays

Paid CPR certification

Paid lifeguard certification

Job summary

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy in Seaford, DE is hiring an Exercise Specialist (rehab tech) to coach patients through exercise programs designed by our physical therapists, including sessions in our therapy pool.

You’ll assist therapists, prep treatment areas and the pool deck, handle front-desk tasks when needed, and contribute to a clean, safe clinic. This part-time role offers $16–$17 per hour, about 20 hours weekly, with benefits eligibility after 30 hours.

Qualifications

• Reliability and clear communication with patients in pain or frustration.
• Coursework or degree in exercise science or kinesiology is helpful.
• Lifeguard certification or aquatic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through prescribed exercise programs under a PT's direction.
• Set up and reset treatment areas, equipment, and the pool deck between patients.
• Watch for safety in gym and water and speak up when something looks off.
• Answer phones, confirm appointments, schedule patients, and cover the front desk when needed.
• Housekeeping duties for cleanliness of clinic and common areas.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Customer service

Education

Exercise science coursework or degree

Lifeguard certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy in Seaford, DE is hiring an Exercise Specialist (rehab tech) to coach patients through exercise programs designed by our physical therapists, including sessions in our therapy pool.

You’ll assist therapists, prep treatment areas and the pool deck, handle front-desk tasks when needed, and contribute to a clean, safe clinic. This part-time role offers $16–$17 per hour, about 20 hours weekly, with benefits eligibility after 30 hours.