Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in healthcare systems, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, school districts, and pediatric outpatient clinics, with demand running from new-graduate entry levels through senior clinician and program director roles. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by major employers such as Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health. The most in-demand specialties are pediatrics, hand therapy, and geriatric rehabilitation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Home Health Branch Administration, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
- Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
- Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
- Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
- Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
- Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
- Current CPR certification
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum six months occupational therapist assistant experience
- Home Health experience
Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$41.00 - $57.00
Additional Information
TB Statement:
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$64,000 - $87,500 per year
Description of Benefits
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Home Health Branch Administration, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
- Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
- Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
- Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
- Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
- Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
- Current CPR certification
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum six months occupational therapist assistant experience
- Home Health experience
Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$41.00 - $57.00
Additional Information
TB Statement:
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$64,000 - $87,500 per year
Description of Benefits
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in occupational therapist jobs across Kentucky.
- Active occupational therapist license issued by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy
- Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Passing score on the NBCOT certification examination prior to Kentucky licensure
- One or more years of clinical experience in a relevant practice setting
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an occupational therapist in Kentucky?
You must earn a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from a program accredited by ACOTE, pass the NBCOT certification examination, and then apply for licensure through the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy. The board reviews your transcripts, exam results, and a completed application before issuing an active license. Without that Kentucky license, you cannot legally practice as an occupational therapist in the state.
How much do occupational therapists make in Kentucky?
Occupational therapists in Kentucky earn a median of about $97,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,030 for the lowest 10% to over $119,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire occupational therapists in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring occupational therapists in Kentucky include CenterWell, Signature HealthCARE, and Centerpoint Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kentucky's large integrated health systems, rehabilitation networks, and school-based therapy contractors account for the bulk of consistent openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most occupational therapist jobs?
Louisville, Morganfield, and Murray have the most occupational therapist openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of hospital systems and post-acute rehabilitation providers, while Lexington's medical campus and university health programs sustain strong hiring, and Bowling Green's growing regional medical infrastructure draws steady openings from both hospital and outpatient settings.
Are there remote occupational therapist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Occupational therapy is a hands-on clinical profession, so the large majority of roles require in-person patient contact. About 0% of occupational therapist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work are generally in telehealth evaluation, care coordination, or clinical documentation and consultation roles.
How can I get hired as an occupational therapist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or Level II fieldwork conversion positions at Kentucky's larger health systems, such as Norton Healthcare or UK HealthCare, which regularly bring on new graduates into structured mentorship tracks. School districts across Jefferson County and Fayette County also hire entry-level occupational therapists to work under experienced clinicians. Completing all Kentucky licensure requirements before you apply, and having a documented NBCOT pass, removes the main barrier employers cite when screening new-graduate candidates.
Where can I find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across healthcare systems, rehabilitation facilities, school districts, and outpatient clinics. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to whichever ones fit your situation.
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