Occupational Therapist (Ashland, KY)

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.


Salary Range
$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The Occupational Therapist will provide therapeutic interventions to assigned consumers based on occupational performance deficits in areas including personal care, personal roles, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication.

This role focuses on helping individuals increase independence, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall quality of life through evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate consumers to identify occupational performance deficits
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing:
  
  
  • Personal care and daily living skills
  • Social interaction and communication
  • Process and cognitive skills
  • Play and developmental milestones
  • Community integration and work readiness
  • Graphic communication skills
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain compliance with state licensing and professional standards

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required

Certifications & Licensure

• Certified and Licensed as an Occupational Therapist
• Active licensure with the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy

Special Experience / Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodiverse children preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of child development and sensory processing interventions is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in using computers and electronic health record systems
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Professional judgment, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity

This is a part time position