Occupational Therapist

commonspirit· Rehabilitation Services
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient's potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
  • Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
  • Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

***Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Educational Assistance (Student Loan Payback) up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires***

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Of Science Bachelor of Science, upon hire and
  • Masters Other Master entry level degree in Occupational Therapy, upon hire and
  • Either student or prior experience in a Rehab setting
  • Occupational Therapist: KY, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Occupational Therapist position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Occupational Therapist role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Occupational Therapist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Occupational Therapist role in the Rehabilitation Services department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Occupational Therapist at commonspirit belong to?
This Occupational Therapist position is part of the Rehabilitation Services department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Occupational Therapist position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Occupational Therapist job at commonspirit posted?
This Occupational Therapist position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Occupational Therapist
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