Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Chicago
About The Position
As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide physical therapy to children ages 2-6 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through: 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
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
- 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
