Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
About The Position
Liberty POST is currently seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support physical therapists in providing high-quality care to preschool-aged children with a variety of developmental, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions. The PTA will assist in implementing individualized therapy programs designed to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and overall physical function in children from 3-5 years of age. Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
- Licensure/Certification: Valid New York State license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children.
- Patience, creativity, and ability to engage children in therapeutic play.
- Knowledge of pediatric conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, autism, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience: Pediatric experience preferred but not required. New grads with pediatric clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Carry out treatment plans as directed by the pediatric physical therapist.
- Assist children in performing specific exercises and therapeutic activities.
- Monitor and document child progress during therapy sessions.
- Encourage and motivate children during therapy to enhance participation and outcomes.
- Adjust exercises as needed based on the child’s response and therapist’s direction.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and child-friendly therapy environment.
- Communicate effectively with physical therapists, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ensure all documentation and records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Health benefits and retirement packages available for FT positions
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time laws
- Tuition discount available for employee’s child(ren) to attend program
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accreditied through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
- 401K match
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
