Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

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

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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
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • Full-time position, $2,000 sign on bonus*

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 clinic in Richmond, 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)

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 careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPediatric care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 677 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% 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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65k–$75kPediatrics median $95k (middle half $87k–$105k)216 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Kentucky10 active685 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-onKentucky Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment123 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 677 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Matching
Performance Bonus
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Signing Bonus

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,109/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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