Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number RE44290
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: 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 03/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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