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University of Kentucky

Occupational Therapist/On-call/UKHC

Pay: $45/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$83,886 / year median in Kentucky

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist/On-call/UKHC University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details $45 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Computer skills Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Occupational Therapist/On-call/UKHC Requisition Number DU15034 Department Name H3411:

Therapeutic Services Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $45.00 per hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Required Related Experience Hospital/acute care, trauma, neuro and ortho experience preferred. Required License/Registration/Certification Current Kentucky State Occupational Therapy License Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects greater than 50 pounds, standing and walking for long periods of time

Shift Day-Shift:

Primarily weekends, some hours may be available M-F, some holidays Job Summary This position will 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.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Excellent communication and computer skills, necessary. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 10/30/2026 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.