Physical Therapist, Ful-time

The Home Of The Innocents Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous leave time

401(k) with employer match

Training and certificationOpportuni...

Training and certification opportunit

Job summary

The Home Of The Innocents Inc in Louisville, KY seeks a Physical Therapist to support medically complex pediatric residents. The role is full-time (30 hours per week) with a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late afternoons, and Fridays, and involves outdoor, pool, off-site, and community settings.

Responsibilities include assessing and implementing care plans, conducting evaluations, documenting in the EMR, supervising PTAs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Unencumbered Kentucky PT license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Preferred: pediatric/young adult populations with developmental or complex medical needs.
• Preferred: long-term/complex care experience.
• Preferred: orthopedics, wheelchair/positioning, orthotics, gait training or aquatic therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, develop, and implement individualized plans of care to support mobility and functional independence.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations at admission, change in condition, return from hospitalization, and annually.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR including progress notes, care plans, MDS coding, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
• Clinically supervise PTAs in accordance with licensure requirements and mentor them.
• Collaborate with PTAs, OT, SLP, Nursing, and the interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life.
• Communicate clearly with guardians regarding progress, changes, and treatment plans.
• Educate caregivers, staff, and students on PT interventions, mobility equipment, and safety; participate in care plan meetings and orientation.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

Team collaboration

CPR/BLS certification

Communication with guardians

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

10 years of experience in Physical Therapy

Job description

1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Physical Therapist (Medically Complex Pediatric)

Full‑time (30 hours per week) with flexible schedule required. Must be able to work early mornings, late afternoons, and Fridays for department coverage. Will include therapy outdoors, pool, off‑site, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, develop, and implement individualized plans of care to support mobility, gross motor development, range of motion, and functional independence.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations at admission, significant change in condition, return from hospitalization, and annually.
• 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 PTAs, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and the interdisciplinary team to promote the highest practicable quality of life.
• 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

• 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.
• Preferred: Experience in long‑term care or complex care settings.
• Preferred: Specialty experience in orthopedics, wheelchair/positioning, orthotics, gait training, or aquatic therapy.

Benefits

• 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.