Physical Therapist Assistant

🏫 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – School-Based

📍 Phoenix (All Campuses)

💰 $50,000–$60,000 | June & July Off

Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys working with children and making a daily impact?

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated PTA to support students with physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges in a dynamic school-based environment. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help students improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence throughout their school day.

• ✔ $50,000–$60,000 annual salary
• ✔ June & July off
• ✔ Full-time, onsite role
• ✔ Meaningful impact across multiple campuses
• ✔ Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

• Provide consultative and direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Deliver gross motor interventions in classrooms, playgrounds, and aquatic settings
• Monitor and report changes in student status to supervising PT
• Complete daily treatment notes, data collection, and progress documentation
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to support therapeutic and educational goals
• Train classroom staff on safe lifting, transfers, and adaptive equipment use
• Inspect and maintain therapy and adaptive equipment
• Submit Medicaid billing and maintain attendance/contact records
• Participate in school meetings, in‑services, and professional development
• Support therapy department materials, projects, and initiatives

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
• Current, active Arizona PTA license prior to employment
• Completion of 2,000 hours of onsite supervision
• Ability to obtain an AHCCCS  Medicaid billing
• Reliable transportation to travel between Phoenix‑area campuses
• Negative TB test within three months prior to start
• Successful completion of drug screening
• Valid fingerprint clearance card or ability to complete state‑level fingerprint background check
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and hands‑on student support
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently
• Ability to assist with lifting or moving a student’s body weight with support
• Visual and auditory abilities sufficient for safe therapy delivery
• School‑based setting with moderate to loud noise levels
• May work with students exhibiting challenging or physically aggressive behaviors
• Team‑focused, student‑centered environment

If you’re looking for a stable school‑year role with competitive pay, built‑in summer break, and the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives, we’d love to connect.

📩 Apply today or message directly to learn more about this opportunity in Phoenix.