Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week

ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 15 to 20hours per week at the Health Care Center in Newark Out Patient Rehabilitation Site. Hour for this position will primarily be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. May pick up additional hours through the week and on Fridays.

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

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.

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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/