What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC Requisition Number RE49452 Working Title Physical Therapy Technician Department Name M3480:Ambulatory Sports Medicine 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
Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Hours could vary between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Job Summary
The 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.
The technician’s secondary function is to carry out departmental-related activities as determined by his/her immediate supervisor such as general cleaning, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, making copies, and sending faxes.
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 03/11/2025 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
Job Title Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC Requisition Number RE49452 Working Title Physical Therapy Technician Department Name M3480:Ambulatory Sports Medicine 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
Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Hours could vary between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Job Summary
The 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.
The technician’s secondary function is to carry out departmental-related activities as determined by his/her immediate supervisor such as general cleaning, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, making copies, and sending faxes.
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 03/11/2025 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
Salary : $16 - $25
