Part-Time Physical Therapy Aide

Christiana Care Health System; Smyrna (DE); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

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 during sessions, preparing treatment materials, and keeping the department organized and ready for patient care.

The role may involve clerical tasks, patient transport, and coordination with referral resources.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a pre-PT program through an accredited university preferred.
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a physical therapy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapist in treatment preparation for sessions (hot/cold packs, exercises, ambulation).
• Keeps work area neat and equipment ready for patient care.
• Clerical duties: phones, scheduling, transportation coordination, scanning, filing, and communications.
• Maintains inventory of patient supplies and equipment; assists with equipment orders.
• Monitors patient flow and may assist with patient transport or community outings.
• Provides care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Pre-PT program enrolled

Previous PT experience or volunteer work

Job description

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 25hours 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 - $24.41This 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.