Job TitlePhysical Therapist/Shift-Based/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50131Working TitlePhysical TherapistDepartment NameH3411:Therapeutic ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$62,400-111,634/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 rotating 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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
One to two years’ experience in hospital-based acute care preferred
Deadline to Apply05/14/2025Our University Community
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