No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 167 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty

Occupational Therapist (OT), OP

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time occupational therapist. Comprehensive benefits package. 401k with match. Wellness programs. Professional development. Make communities healthier.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Occupational Therapist (OT), OP in Kentucky.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
  • Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Lifepoint Health in Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist assesses patient needs, designs and implements treatment plans, and monitors progress to help patients recover occupational skills. They also educate families, manage discharge planning, and supervise therapy assistants and technicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentPlan of care designTreatment implementationClinical documentationPatient educationDischarge planningAdaptive equipment selectionSupervisionCritical thinkingDecisive judgmentBasic Life Support

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 (OT), OP at Lifepoint Health 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 ANALYSIS

This 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 167 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Higher Education and Certification Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401k Retirement Package with Company Match