Help Children Build Confidence. Develop Skills. Change Lives.
Do you believe therapy should be engaging, creative, evidence-based, and fun?
At FUNctional Therapy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Our team partners with children, teens, young adults, and their families to develop meaningful skills that improve participation at home, school, in the community, and throughout everyday life.
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about pediatrics, enjoys thinking outside the box, values collaboration, and wants to build lasting relationships while making a meaningful difference every day.
If you enjoy celebrating milestones, solving challenges creatively, collaborating with families, and continually growing as a clinician, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join FUNctional Therapy?
FUNctional Therapy is an established, therapist-owned outpatient pediatric practice serving Louisville and the surrounding communities. We are committed to providing exceptional, family-centered care while creating an environment where therapists are supported, valued, and inspired.
Our therapists enjoy the freedom to be creative while receiving mentorship, collaboration, and leadership support to become the best clinicians they can be.
Our approach is built on:
- Family-centered, relationship-driven care
- Play-based, evidence-informed intervention
- Whole-child treatment philosophy
- Collaboration across disciplines
- Individualized treatment planning
- Therapist autonomy and creativity
- Clinical excellence with compassionate care
- Continuous professional growth
- Positive, supportive team culture
We believe that when therapists feel supported, children and families receive the very best care.
What Makes FUNctional Therapy Different?
Unlike many clinics, we intentionally invest in our therapists.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Learn from experienced pediatric clinicians
- Collaborate daily with Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists
- Receive mentorship throughout your career—not just during onboarding
- Develop specialty areas of interest
- Participate in leadership development
- Help shape programs and initiatives
- Build meaningful relationships with families over time
- Make a lasting impact on your community
Whether you're an experienced pediatric therapist or newer to pediatrics, you'll have a team beside you every step of the way.
What You'll Do
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll help children, teens, and young adults develop the skills they need for greater independence and success across everyday environments.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate children with a variety of developmental, neurological, sensory, orthopedic, and feeding needs
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's strengths and goals
- Provide engaging, one-on-one occupational therapy services in our outpatient clinic and select community or school settings
- Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals
- Educate families with practical home strategies that encourage carryover into daily routines
- Complete timely documentation and maintain accurate medical records
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and leadership
- Contribute ideas that enhance programs, client experiences, and clinic culture
- Continue growing professionally through mentorship and continuing education
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Kentucky (or eligible for licensure)
- NBCOT Certified
- Passionate about pediatrics and family-centered care
- Positive, compassionate, and relationship-focused
- Creative and able to think outside the box
- Organized with strong time-management skills
- Excellent communicator
- Collaborative and eager to learn
- Able to perform floor activities, assist children with movement, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. We welcome clinicians who are excited to learn and grow.
Benefits
We believe caring for our team allows them to better care for our families.
Eligible benefits may include:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Continuing education support
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced pediatric clinicians
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Fun, positive work environment
- Modern clinic with engaging treatment spaces
Why Our Team Loves Working Here
Our therapists enjoy:
- Supportive leadership that genuinely listens
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Freedom to be creative with treatment planning
- Strong family relationships
- Variety in each day
- Opportunities to specialize
- Meaningful mentorship
- A workplace that values work-life balance
- Making a difference in children's lives every single day
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential while working alongside an encouraging, collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why FUNctional Therapy is a place where therapists grow, families feel supported, and children thrive.
Learn more about us:
- Website: www.funtherapyky.com
- Facebook: FUNctional Therapy
- Instagram: @funtherapyky
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Louisville, KY 40299 (Required)
Work Location: In person
