Posting Details

Job Title Physical Therapist/Shift-Based/UKHC Requisition Number RE48028 Working Title Physical Therapist Department Name H3410:Therapeutic Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification Certification eligible Physical Requirements This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with occasional weekends/holidays. Job Summary The Physical Therapist will provide direct patient care and will assist the supervisor and senior leaders in program development while adhering to the policies and procedures of the University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, this position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician’s order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $75,795.20.00/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.   Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills and will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience One to two years’ experience in hospital-based acute care preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/20/2024 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.


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