Hospital | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.75
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Contract length
- 22 weeks
This job pays about $49.75/hour — 6% above the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky ($46.95/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky right now
- 4 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $26.44 – $52.75/hour, median $42.91/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Kentucky: $46.95/hour ($97,656/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($31.25/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Occupational Therapist – Home Health Job in Lexington, Kentucky
Join a supportive home health Occupational Therapist team in Lexington, KY, and make a meaningful impact across the Bluegrass region. This travel OT opportunity offers autonomy, patient-centered care, and the chance to provide skilled therapy in the home setting while enjoying the charm of Central Kentucky.
Job Details
- Location: Lexington, KY
- Setting: Home Health
- Employment Type: Travel Occupational Therapist
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920 - $2,060
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Coverage Areas: Fayette, Jessamine, Franklin, Woodford, Anderson, and Mercer counties
- Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week
- Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between visits
- Contract Duration: 22 weeks
Job Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapist license
- CPR certification
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred
- Home health and OASIS experience strongly preferred
- Experience using HCHB preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home health environment
Responsibilities
- Complete home health Occupational Therapy evaluations and follow-up treatment visits
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Perform OASIS documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient progress
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, safety, and home exercises
- Maintain productivity standards while delivering high-quality patient care
- Travel between patient visits within the assigned coverage area
Apply now to join this Lexington, Kentucky healthcare job and advance your career as a travel Occupational Therapist in home health.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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