Exercise Technician | 20 to 25 Hours Per Week

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 20 to 25 hours per week at the Smyrna Outpatient Rehabilitation Site in Smyrna, Delaware. Primary duties include assisting therapists, maintaining a safe care area, and performing clerical tasks to support patient care.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma; current enrollment in a pre-PT program is preferred, with prior therapy setting experience preferred. Hourly pay ranges from $16.50 to $24.41.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a pre-PT program through an accredited university is preferred.
• Experience in a Physical Therapy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the therapist in treatment preparation for group or individual sessions.
• Maintains an orderly, safe work area and prepares equipment for patient use.
• Performs clerical duties: phones, scheduling, transportation coordination, scanning, filing, faxing, and coordinating referrals.
• Monitors patient flow and assists with patient transport as needed.

Job description

Job Details Please Note: This is an ongoing position and not a temporary or seasonal-only role. ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 20 to 25 hours per week at the Smyrna Outpatient Rehabilitation Site in Smyrna, Delaware. Required Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additional Scheduled Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility may be available regarding the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Join our rehabilitation team and play an important role in supporting exceptional patient care.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide supportive services in the Physical Therapy Department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the therapist in treatment preparation for group or individual sessions. Sessions include, but are not limited to, hot and cold packs, routine follow-up exercises, and ambulation
• Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly fashion, safe for patient care. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient use
• Assists with clerical duties as needed; answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, scheduling patient transportation, scanning, filing, faxing, and communication with referral resources
• Maintains a current inventory of patient supplies and equipment
• Assists therapists in medical equipment ordering
• Monitors patient flow within the department; occasionally assisting with patient transport. May assist with community outings
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a pre-PT program through an accredited University is preferred
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a Physical Therapy setting is preferred

Hourly Pay Range: $16.50 - $24.41 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 30, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions

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