Job TitleOccupational Therapy Assistant/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50594Working TitleCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantDepartment NameH3411:Therapeutic ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level10Salary Range$23.25-39.10/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Acute care experience preferred
Deadline to Apply08/10/2025Our University Community
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