Occupational Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Job Title
Occupational Therapist/Exempt/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51596


Working Title
Occupational Therapist - Cardinal Hill


Department Name
M2600:AMB-CARDINAL HILL


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 standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 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.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.



Job Summary

The Outpatient Rehab Department 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.



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

Acute care hospital or Outpatient Neuro Therapy preferred.



Deadline to Apply
09/18/2025


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.