Job Description

Are you a PTA who wants to do more than the standard outpatient or hospital setting? Home of the Innocents is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver specialized physical therapy services to children and young adults at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCPCC). In this one-of-a-kind role, you’ll work with a medically complex pediatric population, collaborate with an expert interdisciplinary team, and help children reach their highest level of function and quality of life, every single day.

A Day in the Life

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to pediatric and young adult residents under the direction of the Lead Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician orders. You’ll collaborate with OT, Speech Therapy, the Wheelchair and Adaptive Equipment Manager, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic, resident-centered rehabilitation and habilitation services.

Schedule: 32-hour position. Flexible hours to meet resident therapy needs, including early mornings and/or later afternoons. Must be available Fridays for department coverage. On-site.

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission

• Deliver physical therapy treatments — including gross motor development, gait training, range of motion, aquatic therapy, and positioning — per physician orders and individualized care plans
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist on initial and ongoing plans of care, assessment, and discharge planning
• Partner with OT, Speech Therapy, and the Wheelchair and Adaptive Equipment team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated resident care
• Assist with on- and off-site clinics and medical appointments to provide continuity of care for orthopedic issues, baclofen pumps, and other complex needs
• Complete accurate daily progress notes and billing in the EMR; train caregivers and support new employee orientation on PT-related care
• Maintain and manage therapeutic devices and adaptive equipment including AFOs, wheelchairs, and positioning devices

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s Degree with successful completion of a Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Board certification and current Kentucky PTA licensure
• Basic computer skills and EHR documentation proficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Pediatric or young adult PT experience — including clinical rotations or school placements — is valued; willingness to learn and grow in this specialty is equally welcomed
• Experience in orthopedics, positioning, aquatic therapy, or adaptive equipment
• Experience in long-term care or complex care settings

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 (KCC): 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 helping children move, grow, and thrive, apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.