Occupational Therapy Assistant / UKHC

Job Title :

Occupational Therapy Assistant / UKHC

Requisition Number : RE50594

Working Title :

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department Name :

H3411 : Therapeutic Services

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 10

Salary Range : $23.25-39.10 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

No experience required.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Certified

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements of this position include intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs.

Shift :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m. with occasional weekends / holidays

Job Summary :

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for direct patient care as outlined in a patient’s treatment plan established by the occupational therapist. Additional job duties may include assisting the supervisor and departmental leadership in program development; providing customer service; and upholding UKHC enterprise policies and procedures.

There may be multiple postings open for this department / title, please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. We can only consider applications linked to individual position numbers.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $27.93 / Hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Acute care experience preferred

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 13 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.