Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC

Job Title
Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47329


Working Title
Physical Therapy Technician


Department Name
M2600:AMB-CARDINAL HILL


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
06


Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


2 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; working in confined spaces and/or at heights above four feet. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.



Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Technician’s primary function is to assist in carrying out patient-related activities which are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the physical therapist. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to general cleaning, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, making copies, and sending faxes. This position will support the outpatient clinic.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be dependable, have high attention to detail, be self-directed, and have excellent customer service skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Healthcare experience in an outpatient PT/OT setting.



Deadline to Apply
10/31/2024


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