Occupational Therapy Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under an occupational therapist's plan. The role supports departmental leadership in program development and emphasizes excellent customer service while following UKHC policies.

The position requires completion of an AA degree and Kentucky OTA certification, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekend/holiday work. Primary location is Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• AA degree required.
• Certified license/registration/certification required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as outlined in the patient’s treatment plan.
• Assist supervisor and departmental leadership in program development.
• Provide customer service and uphold university policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

AA degree

Job description

Working Title Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department Name

Department Name H3411:Therapeutic Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $27.93-39.10/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education AA

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, 8:00am-4:30pm; some weekends and holidays required.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Deadline to Apply 09/20/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Are you currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the state of Kentucky?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you work well in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking working environment?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Please describe how your work experience directly relates to this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience working in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking environment.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter