Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Occupational Therapist/Shift-Based/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55206

Working Title
Occupational Therapist

Department Name
H3411:Therapeutic Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$69,097- 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; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and working in confined spaces and/or at heights above four feet. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm. Occasional weekends and holidays will be required.

Job Summary

Therapeutic Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform occupational therapy evaluations and render occupational therapy treatments following a physician's order. Will treat patients with a variety of diagnoses. Will perform appropriate documentation in the medical record. This position 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.

There may be multiple postings open for this department/title, please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. We can only consider applications linked to individual position numbers.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $69,097.60/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), exceptional attention to detail, and computer skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Hospital occupational therapist experience highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
08/20/2026