Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Chicago
About The Position
Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. About the Role As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through:
Responsibilities
- Providing individualized and group therapy
- Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
- Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
- Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $56,000-62,000
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
