Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Mount Washington, KY

We’re hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role with one of our trusted clients. Your skills will support pediatric through early-adult patients in an outpatient clinic as part of an interdisciplinary therapy team. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who can guide you through the next steps.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Kentucky State License is required to start the position.
• BLS Certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience providing pediatric occupational therapy services. Experience treating early-adult patients is a plus.
• Experience working in an outpatient or community clinic setting preferred.
• Comfort providing primarily 1:1 care. Ability to support occasional group therapy is beneficial.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Fusion EMR.
• Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary teams and manage varied child behaviors ethically and professionally.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for occupational therapists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the right job including benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses - all at no cost to you. Discover your match using ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for clinicians.

Location Highlights

Mount Washington, KY region offers a rural community atmosphere with access to nearby recreation and family activities. Enjoy local park systems and community events. Short drives provide access to larger regional centers for dining and entertainment. Outdoor options include nearby trails, lakes, and preserved natural areas for weekend recreation. The region supports family-friendly amenities, local schools, and community resources important to clinicians relocating to the area.

Benefits

• Health insurance with plan options.
• Dental coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer match up to 25%.
• PTO (details to be determined).
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available and negotiable during the interview process.

Schedule and Setting

• Outpatient clinic setting with pediatric focus; services support behavioral health and ABA-based programming.
• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Flexible scheduling available due to urgent need, including options for 3x12, 4- or 5-day schedules. Flexibility may change after staffing stabilizes.
• Clinics supporting this role include locations in Leitchfield, Owensboro, Vine Grove, and Mount Washington, KY.

Caseload and Team

• Primarily 1:1 therapy sessions. Some group therapy occurs at the clinic.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with speech-language pathologists, behavioral health staff, and ABA teams.
• Client population includes children through early adults. Approximately 50% Medicaid payer mix.

Desired Candidate Attributes

• Team-oriented clinicians who collaborate across disciplines.
• Comfortable working with varied child behaviors and behavioral health supports.
• Outgoing and engaging communication style when appropriate for pediatric care.
• High ethical standards in clinical practice.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.