Occupational Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Job Title
Occupational Therapist/Exempt/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53880

Working Title
Occupational Hand Therapist

Department Name
M7800: AMB-Musculoskeletal

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

Walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting <50 lbs.

Shift

Day shift, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

Job Summary

The position of occupational 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 the UKHC rehabilitation mission statement, policies and procedures.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Outpatient hand clinic experience preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher with a desired 3+ years of experience working with hand rehabilitation. Outpatient hand clinic experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
04/08/2026

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