Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC

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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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

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


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