Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $78K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus

We are searching for an exceptional pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our private outpatient clinic serving children in Richmond and Winchester, Kentucky. At BPT, we want a pediatric OT who loves working as part of a team and collaborating with an experienced group of professionals. If you are an OT who is evidence-based, client-centered, and always willing to grow, then we are looking for you!

Why Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies? Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies is passionate about serving children in and around Richmond and Winchester, Kentucky. BPT is a family-owned clinic with two locations in Kentucky. We have full-time administrative staff that manages scheduling, billing, insurance, and physician orders.

As an OT at BPT, your sole responsibility is to provide the highest level of care to your patients, including treatment/HEP planning, patient care, and documentation.

Benefits of Working at BPT

  • 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance!
  • Individual therapy rooms
  • Paid documentation time daily
  • $1,000 CEU credit per year
  • Monthly mental health check-in
  • Employer-paid CPR training
  • Weekly bonus incentives
  • Raises for yearly anniversaries and certification completion
  • In-clinic billing and scheduling department
  • Discipline-specific weekly meetings and monthly in-services
  • 100 hours of PTO per year - prorated based on start date
  • Additional PTO opportunities
  • Team building events
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • 1 paid day to volunteer in the community
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral bonus
  • Quarterly employee team building events
  • Monthly Inservice, topic-based upon therapist requests
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401K matching

Responsibilities

  • Screen and evaluate patients.
  • Treatment and HEP planning.
  • Develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Work with patients and families to meet their goals.
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred. New grads are still encouraged to apply!

Education

  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • A valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number is required.
  • Current KY license and NBCOT certification.
  • Professional Liability Insurance and CPR training required.

Schedule: BPT is open Monday through Friday, 8 am-6:30 pm. Flexible schedule options are available, including a 4 or 5-day work week.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, NBCOT certification, and a valid Kentucky license. A valid NPI number, professional liability insurance, and CPR training are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningHome Exercise Program (HEP) PlanningClinical DocumentationClient-Centered CareEvidence-Based PracticeCollaborationScreening

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$78kOccupational Therapist median $90k (middle half $83k–$101k)199 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Kentucky125 active10,175 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 39% no call · 63% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapist pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$90k
8
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Richmond, Kentucky
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Individual therapy rooms
Paid documentation time daily
$1,000 CEU credit per year
Monthly mental health check-in
Employer-paid CPR training
Weekly bonus incentives
Raises for yearly anniversaries and certification completion

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,145/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.