Physical Therapy Technician/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a PT Technician to assist in patient-related activities under the direction of a physical therapist. The role supports outpatient rehabilitation services and requires strength for lifting and moving equipment, standing/walking, and some travel less than 10%.

Shift is primarily Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with potential variation between 7:00am and 6:00pm. Primary duties include helping with patient activities, maintaining a clean work area,

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient PT/OT settings preferred.
• Ability to assist in patient-related activities under therapist supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out patient-related activities predetermined for each patient and assigned by the physical therapist.
• Carry out departmental-related activities such as general cleaning, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, making copies, and sending faxes.

Skills

Dependable

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Customer service

Job description

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Healthcare experience in an outpatient PT/OT setting.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/29/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you work well in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking working environment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic?
  • Yes
  • No