Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

One World Pediatrics•Loongwood/Apopka/Orlando, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Little Angels is a PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) facility in Orlando providing medical day care services for children with special needs. The Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant supports licensed Physical Therapists in delivering developmentally appropriate physical therapy to medically complex and developmentally delayed children. Working with an interdisciplinary care team, the PTA helps promote mobility, strength, functional independence, and quality of life for children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and medical fragility. New graduates are welcome, with support and guidance available to help them develop in pediatric care. The role is based in a pediatric medical daycare setting and involves working with children who may have chronic illnesses, developmental delays, feeding tubes, mobility devices, and complex medical needs. The position requires standing, bending, lifting, and active engagement throughout the workday, and travel between PPEC locations as scheduled.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Active Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Ability to lift, transfer, and safely assist pediatric patients.
Reliable transportation and ability to work across multiple locations.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Knowledge of developmental milestones and pediatric motor disorders.
Familiarity with Medicaid-based documentation and compliance standards.
Flexibility, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or early intervention experience.
Experience with medically complex or special-needs children.

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy treatment plans as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions focused on gross motor development, balance, mobility, posture, and strength.
Assist children with neuromuscular, orthopedic, genetic, and developmental conditions.
Monitor and document patient progress, tolerance, and responses to therapy in compliance with Medicaid and AHCA standards.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Collaborate with nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and caregivers to coordinate care.
Assist with positioning, adaptive equipment, gait training, and mobility aids.
Keep therapy areas and equipment safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate.
Educate caregivers and staff on therapeutic positioning and mobility techniques as directed.
Travel between PPEC locations as scheduled to meet patient care needs.
Comply with HIPAA, infection-control, safety policies, and PPEC regulations.