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Marshall Pediatric Therapy
Lexington, Kentucky

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K - $75K

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Lexington - Lexington, KY 40509
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year

Salary: $63,000 - $75,000/year (plus bonus) *Salary range based on years of experience and specialties like feeding, neuro, and autism A little bit about Marshall: Marshall Pediatric Therapy, a family-owned company founded by Pam Marshall, OTR/L in 2013, is driven by a heartfelt mission: helping families grow skills for a better life.

Pam's husband, Jim Marshall, joined her in 2018, bringing his leadership expertise to their shared dream, which blossomed from a lifelong passion for supporting children, teens, and parents.

Pam's early experiences at Columbus Children's Hospital, sharing tender moments and tears with mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit, deeply resonated with her, highlighting the challenges and often lonely journey of parenthood. This became their calling.

Jim's 29 years working with youth and families in church settings and raising their five children solidified their desire to offer families more than just excellent therapy—they wanted to provide genuine encouragement and love.

They know firsthand the power of community, having experienced its embrace during their own parenting journey. Embracing the idea that "it takes a village," Marshall Pediatric Therapy has become that village for over 2,000 families in Central Kentucky.

Their commitment extends beyond the child or parent, encompassing every team member, fostering a supportive environment where everyone helps each other thrive.

Values experienced at Marshall: We offer a flexible collaborative work environment in our four Central Kentucky clinics that include our talented administrative staff and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

We work hard to exemplify our company values of love, excellence, happiness, family, and courage each and every day. We prioritize family-centered care & hire for happiness within our team.

A Glimpse at Our Unreasonably Generous Benefits: While our culture and company values are certainly some of our strongest attributes, we also offer a comprehensive benefits platform for our full-time therapists, including: Up to 184 hours of PTO & holiday pay annually, which increases with tenure (this includes a full week at Christmas) That’s 23 days of 8 hour shifts to start Unlimited Earn Back PTO opportunities Improved work-life balance with AI-assisted documentation 40 hours of PTO to take one volunteer mission trip annually Monetary or PTO Bonuses Annual Raises 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Direct Primary Care, and Professional Liability.

401(k) plan - up to a 4% company match Flexible work schedule options, including a 4-day workweek Up to $1000 annually in CEU reimbursement for eligible staff & 16 hours of PTO Eligible for tuition discount at EKU through the EKU Advantage Program Unlock your leadership potential and cultivate your expertise with dedicated mentorship through one-on-one meetings and in-house continuums Future opportunities in Aquatic and Intensive Therapy programs Available time each week toward completing documentation The best coworkers ever!

When you join Marshall Pediatric Therapy, our expert billing team handles all of the paperwork and caseload referrals for you. This way, you will have more time to spend on direct patient care, investing in your professional growth, and with your family. Interested in a part-time schedule?

We would love to discuss our direct-time therapist position and its benefits with you! What you’d do in this role: The purpose of the Occupational Therapist is to do all that's required to provide excellence in therapy to children and families.

You’re a match if: You hold a current Kentucky licensure in Occupational Therapy You have a NBCOT certification You love to collaborate and work in a team-based atmosphere You meet targets and goals and contribute to company growth You hold a current CPR and First Aid Certification You enjoy working in a fast-paced, physically active environment You effectively & professionally communicate verbally and in documentation You have experience with or desire to learn Telehealth Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus What winning looks like: Supports the Marshall Pediatric Therapy mission by: "Helping Families Grow Skills for a Better Life" Exemplifies our company values of love, excellence, happiness, family, and courage Provides skilled evaluation & treatment for children with a range of diagnoses, ages 0-21 years Maintains and manages a full-time caseload and consistently hits target goal Educates families/caregivers on home program strategies to increase success Participates in continuing education to lead the community with new treatment and evaluation techniques Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with families, colleagues, referral sources, and community agencies Manages administrative responsibilities such as timely documentation per discipline guidelines Please visit our website at marshallpediatrictherapy.com and our social media pages @marshallpediatrictherapy for additional information about our company and culture.

Any questions? You can contact Lisa Coleman, Operations Assistant, at lcoleman@marshallpediatrictherapy.com or 502-410-5214 and we can start a conversation. If you've read this far, you are closer to joining a new and rewarding work family. Begin our application process today. We look forward to meeting you! - Pam and Jim Marshall, Owners Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled evaluation and treatment for children aged 0-21 years while maintaining a full-time caseload. Educate families on home program strategies and manage administrative documentation requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kentucky licensure in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT certification. A current CPR and First Aid certification is also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Feeding therapyNeuro therapyAutism spectrum disorder supportPatient evaluationTreatment planningCollaborationCommunication

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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

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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
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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About Marshall Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Nicholasville, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with up to 4% match
Paid Time Off
CEU Reimbursement
100% Employer-Paid Benefits
Flexible Schedule