Early Intervention Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist

Associates in Pediatric Therapy; Prestonsburg (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is seeking Early Intervention Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) to deliver care in natural environments in Kentucky. Candidates will evaluate children from birth to age 3, develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and collaborate with caregivers and team members.

The role emphasizes a family-first mindset and offers flexible scheduling, mentorship, and competitive benefits. APT is committed to personalized, client-focused care, ensuring that each child receives the attention and support they need.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required for Physical Therapists.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required for Occupational Therapists.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required for Speech-Language Pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide treatment for children birth-to-age 3.
• Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Document treatment sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment of children

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)

Documentation of treatment sessions

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Early Intervention Therapist Opportunities

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) seeks Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLP) to provide early intervention services in Pike and Johnson counties, Kentucky, working primarily in patients’ natural environments—homes, daycares, community centers, and selected office sites.

What Makes APT Different

• Client‑Focused Care – no cookie‑cutter plans
• Diverse Caseloads – avoid a “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach
• Family‑First Mindset – care for the whole child
• Run by Clinicians – therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

• Mentorship – top‑notch support for new graduates and experienced clinicians
• Flexible Schedules – life outside of work matters
• Bonuses and Growth Opportunities – your work is valued, goals matter
• Amazing Benefits – health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company‑provided professional liability insurance
• Clinician‑Run Company – support from those who understand the work

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and provide treatment for children birth‑to‑age 3 across physical, social‑emotional, self‑help, communication, and cognitive development domains.
• Work primarily in natural environments, but also at other APT offices and contract locations as needed.
• Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) using a coaching model, in collaboration with patients’ caregivers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Accurately document treatment sessions and progress or evaluation reports.
• Maintain professional competencies, licensure, and ethical standards.

KEIS Provider Essential Duties and Responsibilities (All Disciplines)

• Work closely with patients’ caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) through a coaching model.
• Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

KEIS Physical Therapist Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Examines and evaluates children age birth‑to‑3 with congenital and orthopedic conditions to improve mobility through gross‑motor interventions such as gait training, equipment management, neuromuscular re‑education, and therapeutic exercises.
• Holder of a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and an applicable, unrestricted state license (or process of obtaining license).

KEIS Occupational Therapist Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Evaluate children age birth‑to‑3 for fine motor, visual motor, sensory, executive function, and other domains to assess impact on daily living activities, sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation.
• Holder of a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and an applicable, unrestricted state license (or process of obtaining license).

KEIS Speech‑Language Pathologist Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Evaluate and treat children age birth‑to‑3 for speech, language, oral motor, voice, fluency, articulation, or social communication disorders to achieve highest functioning and prevent regression.
• Holder of a master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology and an applicable, unrestricted state license (or process of obtaining license).

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.