Pays $65K - $78K$12k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$90k (186 jobs)

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Pediatric OT in outpatient clinic. No weekends, flexible schedule. $65K-$78K plus $3,500 sign-on. Richmond, KY.

Join Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Richmond, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen and evaluate patients.
  • Treatment and HEP planning.
  • Develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Work with patients and families to meet their goals.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $78K
  • Signing bonus: $3,500.
  • 12.5 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $1,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies in Richmond, Kentucky.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, current KY license, NBCOT certification, and a valid NPI number, with professional liability insurance and CPR training also required. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

ScreeningEvaluationTreatment PlanningHome Exercise Program PlanningPlan of Care DevelopmentClient-Centered PracticeEvidence-Based PracticeDocumentationCollaborationTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 635 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$70k across 11 listings, vs ~$90k nationally (456 listings).

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state — 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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.7/10 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 186 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

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

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Flexible schedule
$3,500 sign-on bonus
$1,000 CEU credit per year
100 hours PTO per year
Closed week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid day off on birthday
1 paid day to volunteer