Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week

Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week at ChristianaCare summary:

The Exercise Technician supports physical therapists by preparing treatment sessions, managing equipment, and assisting patients in a rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include patient care assistance, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and clerical duties. The role requires knowledge of patient needs across age groups and helps ensure smooth department operations at a rehabilitation facility.

ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week at the Middletown Rehabilitation Services site located in Middletown, Delaware. Hours may vary. Applicants should have availability to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and on Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additional hours may be available.

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, ambulation, and whirlpool.
• 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.

Keywords:

exercise technician, physical therapy assistant, rehabilitation services, patient care, therapy equipment, treatment preparation, clerical duties, patient scheduling, physical therapy support, medical equipment inventory