Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Sunshine Physical Therapy Clin; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

CEU and licensure benefits

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our Pediatric Department. The PTA will work under a licensed PT to provide direct patient care to children from infancy to teens, with emphasis on developmental needs.

The role requires at least one year of pediatric experience, Florida licensure, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Florida as a PTA with pediatric experience.
• Minimum of 1 year working with children; pediatric setting preferred.
• Medicaid certification a plus; experience with insured children is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care for pediatric patients under supervision of licensed PT.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including OT and SLP.
• Participate in off-site therapy programs as required.

Skills

Pediatric PTA experience

Florida PTA license

Job description

Job Description

Organization: Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic

Location: Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-time, Part time, Temporary Per Diem

Salary: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour based on experience

Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in our Pediatric Department. The successful candidate will be licensed in Florida with at least one year of experience working with children.

Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic is the only non-profit therapy clinic in Indian River County, FL. We offer Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies for both adults and children in an interdisciplinary setting prioritizing the needs of the individual over the bottom line. Established in 1953, Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic has maintained a reputation of excellence for over 70 years, meeting the needs of individuals seeking therapy services regardless of their ability to pay. We accept most major medical insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct patient care for children from infants to late teens, working with a variety of diagnoses and disorders under the direct supervision of the licensed evaluating Physical Therapist;
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting with Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy teams;
• Participation in off-site therapy program as requested.

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of Florida;
• 1 year minimum experience with the pediatric population;
• Medicaid certification a plus;
• Experience working with children with special needs a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• CEU and licensure benefits

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.