Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
10/26/2024
Technician
Full Time
Job Title
Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47176
Working Title
Physical Therapy Technician
Department Name
H3410:Therapeutic Services
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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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
Primarily days, Monday through Friday; rotating weekends and holidays
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 treating therapist. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general cleaning: general cleaning, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, and making copies. This position will support both Chandler and Good Samaritan inpatient therapy departments.
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 a PT/OT setting such as outpatient clinic, rehab facility, or hospital.
Deadline to Apply
11/03/2024
Our University Community
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