Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics - KORT - Louisville, KY

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyDevelopmental delay treatmentCerebral palsy careAutism spectrum disorder supportPatient documentationClinical mentorshipInterdisciplinary collaboration

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 627 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $91k (middle half $84k–$101k)189 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Kentucky11 active628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (627 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with company match
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Indefinite student debt benefit program
Mentorship program
Clinical support
Unlimited CEU courses

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.