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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.

Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism logo

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

UK St. Claire logo

Occupational Therapist I

UK St. Claire

No Nights
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

UK St. Claire logo

Occupational Therapist I _ NE

UK St. Claire

No Nights
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES logo

Occupational Therapist

Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

UofL Health logo

Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Frazier Rehab Institute, Pediatric NeuroRecovery, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health

No Nights
Top 5%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

UofL Health logo

Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Kleinert Kutz Hand Therapy, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health

No Nights
TheraTree Pediatric Services logo

Occupational Therapist (Owensboro, KY)

TheraTree Pediatric Services

No Nights
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

TheraTree Pediatric Services logo

Occupational Therapist (Henderson, KY)

TheraTree Pediatric Services

No Nights
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Confidential Employer logo

Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Confidential Employer

No CallNo Nights
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES logo

Occupational Therapist

Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

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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.

Median advertised
$92k
Pay rank
#40 of 51
Work-life balance
5.0/10 · #45
Open listings
94

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.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Kentucky compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs KYWLBListings
Kentucky (this page)$92k5.0/1094
Virginiaborders$112k+$21k5.7/10197
West Virginiaborders$104k+$13k4.8/1032
Tennesseeborders$96k+$4k5.9/10172
Ohioborders$93k+$1k5.6/10392
Illinoisborders$92k+$0k5.5/10316
Indianaborders$90k−$1k5.2/10151
Missouriborders$78k−$13k5.5/10167

“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 $35K to $90K, 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 7.6/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 40% with no weekends. 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 UK St. Claire, BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES, UofL Health, TheraTree Pediatric Services, 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 $35K to $90K per year, with a median near $70K. 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 40% with no weekends. 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 UK St. Claire, BLUEGRASS PEDIATRIC THERAPIES, UofL Health, TheraTree Pediatric Services, 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.

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