Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week
End Date: 12/31/2023
Location: Smyrna, Delaware
Position Type: Rehabilitation
Shift: Day Shift, No Rotation
ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week at the Smyrna Rehabilitation Services site. Hours may vary.
The site is open:
- Monday and Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 400 p.m.
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.
- 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.
EEO Statement: 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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