Part-Time Rehab Exercise Technician — Patient Care

ChristianaCare; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Exercise Technician to support the Physical Therapy Department at the Smyrna Outpatient Rehabilitation Site in Smyrna, Delaware. The role involves assisting therapists, preparing treatment areas, and performing clerical duties, with a schedule of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

on Tuesdays and Thursdays and additional hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Ideal candidates are High School graduates, with enrollment in a pre-PT program preferred and prior PT exposure or

Qualifications

• 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.

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an Exercise Technician to support the Physical Therapy Department at the Smyrna Outpatient Rehabilitation Site in Smyrna, Delaware. The role involves assisting therapists, preparing treatment areas, and performing clerical duties, with a schedule of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

on Tuesdays and Thursdays and additional hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Ideal candidates are High School graduates, with enrollment in a pre-PT program preferred and prior PT exposure or