Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Chicago (WL)

Blue Bird Day • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird Day is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. The PTA will foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through individualized and group therapy, implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM). Collaboration with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers, and documentation of progress and communication with families are key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs is preferred.
• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program.
• Proficiency in play-focused pediatric therapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.
• Foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.
• Provide individualized and group therapy.
• Implement therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
• Collaborate daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
• Document progress and communicate 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees