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Physical Therapist, Ful-time
About the Role
30 hrs/week. Pediatric complex care. Louisville. Flexible schedule. 401k match. Nonprofit. PSLF eligible. Make a real difference.
Join Home of the Innocents as a Physical Therapist – Pediatric Complex Care, 30 hrs/wk in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Home of the Innocents in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Ful-time at Home of the Innocents a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, Physical Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 267 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (20,281 listings).
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
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