Home of the Innocents·Louisville, Kentucky
Provide evaluations, develop care plans, and deliver physical therapy services for pediatric and young adult patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families while maintaining timely documentation and regulatory compliance.
Are you passionate about helping children achieve their highest potential?
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate PRN, Physical Therapist to join our team at the Home of the Innocents in our Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center Division.
If you have a heart for children and want to make a difference in their health and well-being, we want to hear from you!
A Day in the Life In this role, you will provide evaluations, develop care plans, and deliver physical therapy services for pediatric and young adult patients in accordance with physician orders.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate with families to support therapy goals, while maintaining timely documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
This is a true PRN position, with no minimum hour requirements.
Most PRN help cover for vacations, weekends, conferences, etc.
PRN Physical Therapist Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (required).
Current Kentucky Physical Therapist licensure and board certification (required).
Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience (may include during course of study); additional experience with multiple disabilities preferred.
Specialized knowledge in pediatrics, orthopedics, and aquatic therapy (highly preferred).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with staff, families, and others with dignity and respect.
Basic computer proficiency.
High level of integrity and commitment to excellent customer service.
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness. We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community—expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals. Our Impact 3,976 children and families served in 2025 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including: Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs Emergency shelter for children in crisis Foster care and adoption support Community-based behavioral health services Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help children thrive at Home of the Innocents!
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and current Kentucky licensure and board certification. A minimum of one year of pediatric experience is required, with specialized knowledge in orthopedics and aquatic therapy preferred.
Market context
Kentucky pediatric physical therapist openings often reflect steady demand in schools, outpatient clinics, and therapy settings serving children and young adults. This role is competitive because employers typically want current Kentucky licensure, board certification, and hands-on pediatric experience, with orthopedics and aquatic therapy strengthening a candidate’s fit. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your pediatric caseload experience and licensure details before applying.