Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Tech | Aquatic & Rehab Support

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Therapeutic Technician for the Outpatient Therapy Services. The role supports pediatric to adult patients in therapeutic and rehabilitative programs, under licensed supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting therapists, and ensuring safety and infection control standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and BLS certification; pool operator and lifeguarding

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a clinical or therapy setting.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Certified Pool Operator and Lifeguarding certifications are required but not upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare and assist in delivery of patient care in Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Services.
• Prepare and maintain treatment and patient care areas following safety and infection control guidelines.
• Assist therapist and nursing personnel with transfers, ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Monitor patient exercise programs, functional and gross motor activities, and aquatic therapy under supervision.
• Maintain equipment and treatment/storage areas; perform daily/monthly checks and logs.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments and perform patient check-in as needed.
• Attend monthly program meetings and complete mandatory in-service trainings.
• Transport patients to therapy appointments and assist with schedules and registrations if needed.
• Provide pool area support including lifeguarding and pool maintenance duties as applicable.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Certified Pool Operator

Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Therapeutic Technician for the Outpatient Therapy Services. The role supports pediatric to adult patients in therapeutic and rehabilitative programs, under licensed supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting therapists, and ensuring safety and infection control standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and BLS certification; pool operator and lifeguarding