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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous Leave Time
Posted 7d ago
~30 hrs/week
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Full job description
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.
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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 adults experiencing homelessness, and long-term care for children with complex medical needs.
Offices: 1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206, US
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