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Physical Therapist, Full-time

Home of the Innocents·Louisville, Kentucky

Full Time·On Site·10+·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapist develops and implements individualized care plans to support mobility and functional independence for medically complex children. This includes conducting comprehensive evaluations, supervising PTAs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve resident quality of life.

Are you a Physical Therapist with a passion for helping medically complex children reach their highest potential?

Home of the Innocents is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation and habilitation services at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center our pediatric skilled nursing facility.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver individualized therapy to residents with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, ventilator dependency, and enteral feedings, while collaborating with an expert interdisciplinary team dedicated to enriching every life they touch.

A Day in the Life The Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, develops, and implements individualized plans of care to support mobility, gross motor development, range of motion, and functional independence.

Reporting to the Lead Physical Therapist, you’ll collaborate with PTAs, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and the broader interdisciplinary team to promote the highest practicable quality of life, meeting or exceeding federal, state, local, and facility standards.

Schedule

  • Full-time, 30 hours per week. Flexible schedule required, must be able to meet the needs of residents (early morning &/ or later afternoons). Must be able to work Fridays for coverage in the department. May include therapy outdoors, pool, offsite, and in the community. How This Position Contributes to Our Mission Deliver evidence-based PT services including gross motor skill development, range of motion, mobility, positioning, transfers, aquatic therapy, and orthotics/splinting per physician orders and individualized care plans Conduct comprehensive evaluations at admission, significant change in condition, return from hospitalization, and annually; develop individualized care plans for medically complex residents Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR including progress notes, care plan contributions, MDS coding, recertifications, and discharge summaries Clinically supervise PTAs in accordance with licensure requirements, mentoring them to achieve resident-centered goals Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with legal guardians regarding resident progress, functional changes, and treatment plans Educate caregivers, staff, and students on PT interventions, mobility equipment, and safety procedures; participate in care plan meetings and new employee orientation
  • Skills and
  • Qualifications
  • Required: Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, or 10 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy Unencumbered Physical Therapist (PT) license in
  • Kentucky
  • Current
  • CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)
  • Preferred: Experience with pediatric or young adult populations with developmental, intellectual, or complex medical needs Experience in long-term care or complex care settings Specialty experience in orthopedics, wheelchair/positioning, orthotics, gait training, or aquatic therapy What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life) Generous leave time to ensure work-life balance 401(k) with employer match Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are

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: Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. If you are passionate about restoring function and moving lives forward for medically complex children, apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or have 10 years of experience, along with an unencumbered Kentucky PT license and CPR/BLS certification. Experience with pediatric populations and complex medical needs in long-term care settings is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Care Plan Development
  • EMR Documentation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Positioning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Gait Training
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Gross Motor Development
  • Orthotics And Splinting

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Generous Leave Time
  • Training And Certification Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
10+
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Home of the Innocents

Established in 1880, Home of the Innocents enriches the lives of children and families with hope, health, and happiness. Programs include residential and community-based behavioral health services, therapeutic foster care and adoption services, supportive services for young...

IndustryFundraising
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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