Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics - KORT - Louisville, KY
Listed compensation
Starting at $53K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics -Louisville, KY
- Location: 13010 Eastgate Park Way #101, Louisville, KY 40223
- Schedule: Monday-Friday (no weekends)
- Compensation: Starting at $53,000 and up commensurate with experience
- Incentives: potential for sign on bonuses and student debt relief
KORT Physical Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Why Choose Us
- Comprehensive benefits package including company matching 401(k)
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Mentorship program
- Clinical Support (locally and nationally; speakers and journal clubs)
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
- 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
Outpatient pediatrics fieldwork level 2 if a current student
Pediatric outpatient experience in the last 2 years if practicing clinician
State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
CPR certification
Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- Only real, authentic human replies are accepted. AI-generated applications will be rejected.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics - KORT - Louisville, KY at Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 627 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 627 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $91k (middle half $84k–$101k)189 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Kentucky | 11 active | 628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
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