Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $75K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day weekWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Wellness Resources

Full-time, part-time, and as-needed opportunities available!

Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies is looking for an exceptional pediatric Occupational Therapist who loves helping children thrive.

You’ll join an experienced, collaborative team serving children and families at our private outpatient clinics in Richmond and Winchester, Kentucky. We’re looking for an OT who is evidence-based, family-centered, eager to grow, and excited to work alongside professionals who genuinely support one another.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experienced clinicians can expect compensation that recognizes their experience, specialized skills, and professional certifications.

Why Choose BPT?

BPT is a therapist-owned, family-run practice with the personal feel of a small business. Our clinicians are supported by people who understand pediatric therapy and the realities of clinical practice.

You’ll Receive

A discipline-specific mentor

Weekly discipline meetings

Monthly in-services based on therapist-requested topics

Individual treatment rooms for each therapist

Paid daily documentation time

Monthly mental-health check-ins

Flexible four- or five-day schedules

Quarterly team-building events

Employer-paid CPR training

Annual and Certification-based Raise Opportunities

Our dedicated, in-house administrative team manages scheduling, billing, insurance, and physician orders. That allows you to focus on what you do best: evaluating patients, delivering exceptional care, supporting families, developing home programs, and completing quality documentation.

Eligible Full-time Employees May Receive

100% employer-paid employee health, vision, and dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Optional disability, cancer, and accident plans

Up to 210 hours of PTO, including paid holidays based upon your schedule

Additional opportunities to gain PTO

A paid day off for your birthday, without using your PTO

One paid community volunteer day

Employer pays $1000 towards continuing education and professional development

Compensation

The salary or hourly range is discipline-specific. Placement within the applicable range is based on:

Relevant pediatric and clinical experience

Professional certifications

Specialized skills

Schedule and employment status

Leadership or additional role responsibilities

Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate pediatric patients

Develop individualized plans of care

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy

Create treatment plans and home exercise programs

Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members

Help children and families work toward meaningful goals

Complete documentation accurately and on time

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Kentucky occupational therapy license

Current NBCOT Certification

New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

BPT is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a. m. to 6:30 p. m.

Flexible Scheduling Options Are Available, Including

Full-time (38-40 hours per week)

Part-time

As-needed

Four-day workweek

Five-day Workweek

Join a practice where clinicians are supported, ideas are heard, and care remains the heart of every decision.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceFamily-centered careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric assessmentTherapeutic intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric 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 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement