Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

3d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 15 to 25 hours per week at the Springside Outpatient Rehabilitation Site in Glasgow, Delaware. This site is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. The position provides supportive services in the Physical Therapy Department. The candidate should be able to work at least 3 shifts per week, with a preference for availability between 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is an ongoing position, not temporary or summer-only.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

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, including 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, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments and 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 and occasionally assists 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.