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Neu Life
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37-$44/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Neulife Rehabilitation of Kentucky is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services designed to help individuals improve their independence, functional abilities, and quality of life. The successful candidate will evaluate each client's needs, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess clients' functional abilities, strengths, limitations, and treatment needs.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, client goals, and applicable standards of practice.

Provide occupational therapy interventions and therapeutic activities to improve functional performance, independence, mobility, and activities of daily living.

Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, direct-care staff, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care.

Educate clients, families, and caregivers regarding therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, safety, and strategies to promote independence.

Follow all applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements governing the provision and documentation of occupational therapy services.

Maintain professional standards, ethical conduct, patient confidentiality, and quality-of-care expectations.

Participate in care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, and other activities necessary to support positive client outcomes.

Requirements

  • Current and valid Kentucky Occupational Therapist (OT) license, or eligibility for Kentucky licensure.
  • Graduate of an occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or an equivalent accrediting body, consistent with Kentucky licensure requirements.
  • Successful completion of the required supervised occupational therapy fieldwork.

Successful completion of the examination required for Kentucky OT licensure, including the NBCOT certification examination as approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy.

Must meet all applicable Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Kentucky.

  • Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Previous rehabilitation, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental services, or related healthcare experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage: $37.00-$44.00 per hour
  • Full medical benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$92kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $84k–$104k)61 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Kentucky111 active9,372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), 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 Neu Life a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 12 employers
8
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
0
$110k-120k
2
$120k-130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$83k-$120k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Neu Life

Hospitals and Health Care
Mount Dora, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full medical benefits
401(k)
Professional growth and development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment

Living in Bowling Green

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.