No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$114k (median of 74 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Occupational Therapist in West Liberty, KY. Work with a regional healthcare system. Help patients regain independence. Make a real difference in a rural community.
Join Appalachian Regional Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist in West Liberty, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans rehabilitation programs which involved manual arts, practice in prevocation, vocation, homemaking skills, daily living, sensorimotor, educational and recreational activities to assist patients in functioning or adjusting to handicaps.
- Selects activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and coordinates program with other therapeutic activities.
- Selects constructive activities for patients to upgrade patient to maximum independence, prepare patient for return to work, to assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability.
- Teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates patient's progress.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college and licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certified as Occupational Therapist as state required.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Appalachian Regional Healthcare in West Liberty, Kentucky.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 80 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Appalachian Regional Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 74 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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