Exercise Technician

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

About the role

The Exercise Technician is responsible for assisting the physical therapists in implementing therapeutic exercise, restorative therapy interventions, and wellness interventions for persons with neurologic disabilities. This position maintains a clean and therapeutic clinic environment and supports the day-to-day functions and processes of the Craig Hospital Physical Therapy Department. This person will work closely with outpatient therapists and the patients of Craig Hospital, providing excellent customer service and creating a culture of wellness.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Pay

Salary pay range: $18.65/hour – $26.86/hour

Requirements

• BLS for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
• High school graduate (preferred)
• Experience with neurologic population (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Dedication to teamwork and commitment to excellence
• Ability to master fitness equipment/technology and educate patients and staff
• Strong clinical foundation in physical fitness and ability to integrate educational concepts for persons with neurologic disabilities into community health and wellness programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Health & Wellness Coordinator, provide 1:1 strength training and fitness training sessions with persons who have neurologic disabilities
• Participate in the daily operations of the wellness facility, including open/closing procedures, answering phones, scheduling appointments, making copies, filing, and assisting with wellness center orientations
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties as assigned, including proactively addressing facility cleanliness issues
• Support physical therapists and exercise specialists in performing treatment interventions for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Obtain and assemble equipment as requested by therapists and exercise specialists
• Communicate daily with physical therapists and exercise specialists regarding client interactions in the wellness center
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance (self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers; two comprehensive plan options)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through EyeMed
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (fully employer-paid for benefit-eligible employees)
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution through Empower Retirement (eligibility upon hire)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Emergency Assistance Fund