111+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Occupational Therapist positions in Kentucky with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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111+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 24 roles pay ~$94k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Kentucky Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in Kentucky advertise $5k below the $97k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $139k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $92k | — | 5.0/10 | 94 |
| Virginiaborders | $112k | +$21k | 5.7/10 | 197 |
| West Virginiaborders | $104k | +$13k | 4.8/10 | 32 |
| Tennesseeborders | $96k | +$4k | 5.9/10 | 172 |
| Ohioborders | $93k | +$1k | 5.6/10 | 392 |
| Illinoisborders | $92k | +$0k | 5.5/10 | 316 |
| Indianaborders | $90k | −$1k | 5.2/10 | 151 |
| Missouriborders | $78k | −$13k | 5.5/10 | 167 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in kentucky. With 111+ open positions and salaries ranging from $63K to $104K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 5.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in kentucky include Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, Lifepoint Health, Mercy Health, Encompass Health, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do occupational therapists earn in Kentucky?
Listed occupational therapists in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $63K to $104K per year, with a median near $94K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, Lifepoint Health, Mercy Health, Encompass Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 111+ occupational therapists positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
UofL Health10 open roles here · WLB 58/100Signature HealthCARE9 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Lifepoint Health8 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Trilogy Health Services6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Baptist Health4 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
FOX Rehabilitation4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Synchrony Rehab4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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