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 06/25/2025
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