Occupational Therapist - Full Time

About the role

Your skills will support pediatric through early-adult patients in an outpatient clinic as part of an interdisciplinary therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to pediatric and early-adult patients.
• Treat patients in an outpatient or community clinic setting.
• Support interdisciplinary teams and manage varied child behaviors ethically and professionally.
• Work on behavioral health and ABA-based programming.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, behavioral health staff, and ABA teams.
• Offer primarily 1:1 care and occasionally support group therapy.
• Use Fusion EMR for documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Kentucky State License to start the position.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC.
• Experience providing pediatric occupational therapy services.
• Experience treating early-adult patients is a plus.
• Experience working in an outpatient or community clinic setting preferred.
• Comfort providing primarily 1:1 care and occasional group therapy.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Fusion EMR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Fusion EMR.
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary teams and manage varied child behaviors ethically and professionally.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, especially when working with pediatric patients.
• Outgoing and engaging communication style for pediatric care.
• High ethical standards in clinical practice.

Benefits

• Health insurance with plan options.
• Dental coverage.
• Retailment plan with employer match up to 25%.
• PTO (details to be determined).
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available and negotiable during the interview process.

Pay

Details to be determined.

Schedule and Setting

• Outpatient clinic setting with pediatric focus.
• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Flexible scheduling available due to urgent need, including options for 3x12, 4- or 5-day schedules.
• Clinics supporting this role include locations in Leitchfield, Owensboro, Vine Grove, and Mount Washington, KY.
• Primarily 1:1 therapy sessions. Some group therapy occurs at the clinic.
• Client population includes children through early adults. Approximately 50% Medicaid payer mix.

Location Highlights

• Mount Washington, KY region offers a rural community atmosphere with access to nearby recreation and family activities.
• Enjoy local park systems and community events.
• Short drives provide access to larger regional centers for dining and entertainment.
• Outdoor options include nearby trails, lakes, and preserved natural areas for weekend recreation.
• The region supports family-friendly amenities, local schools, and community resources important to clinicians relocating to the area.