Pays $65K - $78K$15k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$93k (160 jobs)

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Flexible schedule. No weekends. No nights. $3,500 sign-on. 100% paid health insurance.

Join Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies LLC as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in Richmond, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen and evaluate patients.
  • Treatment and HEP planning.
  • Develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Work with patients and families to meet their goals.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $78K
  • Signing bonus: $3,500.
  • 12.5 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $1,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies LLC in Richmond, Kentucky.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

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

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, Occupational Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 94 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (9,325 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.7/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 160 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 15 employers

8
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
1
$127k
2
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim HealthCare - Ringling Group · Pueblo, Colorado

$130k-$150k
#2

Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Southern PG County

Amedisys · Southern PG County, Maryland

$130k–$148k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$127k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) & COTA - Nanakuli

$100k-$120k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay
Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies logo

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