Physical Therapist -Nonexempt

Physical Therapist I-Nonexempt

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Job Description Summary

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands‑on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

• Entity:
  Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN
• Cost Center: CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• Pay Grade:
  Health-29
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  16

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Work Experience:
  
  5 years for support or 0‑2 years for professional

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing:
    Continuous
  • Sitting:
    Continuous
  • Walking:
    Continuous
  • Climbing stairs:
    Infrequent
  • Working indoors:
    Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
    Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas:
    Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces:
    Frequent
  • Kneeling:
    Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist:
    Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist:
    Frequent
  • Squatting:
    Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations:
    Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
    Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
    Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
    Continuous
  • Reaching overhead:
    Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions:
    Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
    Continuous
  • Full use of both legs:
    Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
    Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
    Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36":
    Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
    Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
    Frequent
  • Examples:
    • Transfer 100 lb. non‑ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
    • Push patient stretcher one‑handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
    Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far):
    Continuous
  • Color discrimination:
    Continuous
  • Depth perception:
    Continuous
  • Peripheral vision:
    Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction):
    Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function:
    Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
    Continuous
  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function:
      Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification:
      Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management:
    Continuous
  • Rotating shifts:
    Frequent
  • Overtime as required:
    Frequent
  • Latex‑safe environment:
    Continuous

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