Occupational Therapy Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Occupational Therapy Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55716

Working Title
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department Name
H3411:Therapeutic Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$27.93-39.10/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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

Certified

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; some weekends and holidays required.

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for direct patient care as outlined in a patient’s treatment plan established by the occupational therapist. Additional job duties may include assisting the supervisor and departmental leadership in program development; providing customer service; and upholding UKHC enterprise policies and procedures.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Acute care experience preferred

Deadline to Apply
09/20/2026

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.