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Lexington, Kentucky

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$75k

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Job Description

  • Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapist - Lexington, Kentucky
  • $70,000 - $75,0000+Sign on Bonus

Your Passion. Your Patients. Your Purpose.

At Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy & Confluent Health we believe exceptional patient care starts with passionate, dedicated clinicians. We are committed to creating an environment where occupational therapists feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients.

This is an opportunity to do more than provide treatment. It is an opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, help individuals regain independence, develop specialized clinical expertise, and become part of a team that is passionate about changing lives.

Why Join Commonwealth?

  • 1. Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
  • Help patients regain independence and return to the activities they love.
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their recovery journey.
  • Celebrate progress, improved function, and life-changing outcomes.
  • Make a lasting impact in the London, Kentucky community.
  • 2. Grow Your Clinical Expertise
  • Develop and expand your occupational therapy skills.
  • Explore opportunities to grow in hand therapy and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
  • Learn alongside experienced clinicians and supportive teammates.
  • Pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Build a career that supports your clinical interests and professional goals.
  • 3. A Team That Supports You
  • Work alongside a collaborative and welcoming team.
  • Build relationships with colleagues who value communication and teamwork.
  • Share clinical knowledge, ideas, and best practices.
  • Be part of a culture where your contributions and expertise are appreciated.
  • 4. Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
  • Provide individualized treatment focused on each patient's unique goals.
  • Help patients improve strength, mobility, coordination, and functional independence.
  • Support patients as they return to work, hobbies, daily activities, and the things they love.
  • Experience the rewards of seeing the direct impact of your care.
  • 5. A Career That Supports Your Life
  • Work in an environment that values both professional success and personal well-being.
  • Feel supported in your clinical practice and career development.
  • Be part of a team that recognizes the importance of work-life balance.
  • Build a rewarding career while serving a community where you can make a difference.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, occupational therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing patient medical history and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Diagnosing patients by observing movements and listening to concerns.
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and manual therapy to manage pain and improve mobility.
  • Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
  • Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).

Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care.

About

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,0000+Sign on Bonus *inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient advocacyEvidence-based practiceMobility trainingFunctional independence training

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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$75kOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $84k–$103k)225 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Kentucky107 active9,116 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 59% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $25k loan repaymentKentucky occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$95k
4
$95k-105k
12
$105k-110k
4
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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#3

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#4

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$92k-$129k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Disability
401(k) with 4% match
AI clinical documentation support
Mentorship

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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