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Home of the Innocents
Louisville, Kentucky

Physical Therapist, Ful-time

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

BLS

Key Skills

Pediatric RehabilitationGross Motor DevelopmentAquatic TherapyOrthotics And SplintingPatient EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentEMR DocumentationClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient PositioningGait TrainingCPR/BLS Certification

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 132 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Home of the Innocents

Fundraising
Louisville, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Life Insurance
Generous leave time
401(k) with employer match
Training and certification opportunities