Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant- Schoolage

Job Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location:

School District placements across Long Island.

Status:
Part‑time, hourly (full‑time, hourly may also be available).

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling).

$50‑$85 per hour. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. The position may be full‑time or part‑time depending on current caseload.

Sign‑on bonus: $1,500 after 90 days of employment with active cases.

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25‑28 days)
• 12 holidays including winter break (12/25‑1/1)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

Employees working 25 or more hours per week receive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full‑time opportunities available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave as required by state and local regulations

• Collaborate with a DPT to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Maintain ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators regarding case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and report on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

• Passionate about working with children and their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals.
• Self‑starter, independent problem solver.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Values sterling, high integrity, empathy, and consideration.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible thinker who can pivot when necessary.
• Team player.
• Lifelong learner committed to personal development.

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant License (PTA).
• Bilingual a plus.

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