Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

One World Pediatrics; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Angels PPEC in Central Florida seeks a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The PTA will support pediatric patients across Loongwood, Apopka, and Orlando locations, implementing therapy plans under a supervising PT, and collaborating with nurses and other therapists.

Ideal candidates have PTA licensure in Florida and experience with medical complex or special-needs children. Travel between PPEC sites is expected to provide consistent care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
• Pediatric or early intervention experience preferred.
• Active Florida PTA license in good standing required.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist pediatric patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide one-on-one and group interventions focusing on gross motor development, balance, mobility, posture, and strength.
• Monitor and document patient progress and response to therapy interventions.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EMR.

Skills

Pediatric care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Loongwood/Apopka/Orlando, United States

Little Angels PPEC provides compassionate,skilled care and essential resources for children with special medicalneeds and their families. With three convenient locations acrossCentral Florida, we offer a full spectrum of services includingmedical day care, skilled nursing, and comprehensive therapyprograms—covering physical, occupational, and speech therapy—forpremature infants and children with complex medical conditions.

As an AHCA-licensed facility, Little Angels PPEC deliversa safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children who requiredaily nursing care, cannot havetheir needs fully met in a schoolsetting, or face ongoing non emergency medical conditions that resultin frequent hospital visits.

Our approach is centered on patient-focused care, ensuringthat every child receives personalized attention from a team of highlytrained specialists. By making the process of accessing non-emergencymedical care simpler and more seamless, we ease the burden forfamilies while promoting each child’s growth, health, and well-being.

For many families, center-based care offers the bestsolution—allowing children to thrive alongside peers with similarmedical needs. This shared experience reduces isolation, fosterssocial connection, and helps children feel supported in an environmentwhere they belong.

Job Description

PositionSummary

Little Angeles is a leading PPEC (Prescribed PediatricExtended Care) facility in Orlando dedicated to providing exceptional medicalday care services for children with special needs. Our mission is to offer asafe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can thrive andreceive the specialized care they need. We are seeking a Physical TherapyAssistant to join our energetic team of therapists and nursing staff. Are you aPTA wants to step into the pediatric field? No problem, we can help you makethat leap! Are you a new graduate who wants to learn and grow with us? Noproblem, we can give you the support and guidance you need to become asuccessful pediatric PTA.

KeyResponsibilities

• Implement physicaltherapy treatment plans as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide one-on-one andgroup therapeutic interventions focusing on gross motor development, balance,mobility, posture, and strength
• Assist children withneuromuscular, orthopedic, genetic, and developmental conditions
• Monitor and documentpatient progress, tolerance, and response to therapy interventions incompliance with Medicaid and AHCA standards
• Maintain accurate,timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with nursingstaff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and caregivers to ensurecoordinated care
• Assist with positioning,adaptive equipment use, gait training, and mobility aids
• Ensure therapy areas andequipment are safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate
• Educate caregivers andstaff on therapeutic positioning and mobility techniques as directed
• Travel between PPEClocations as scheduled to meet patient care needs
• Comply with HIPAA,infection control, safety policies, and PPEC regulations
• Pediatric medicaldaycare (PPEC) setting
• Children with chronicillnesses, developmental delays, feeding tubes, mobility devices, and complexmedical needs
  
• Standing, bending, lifting, and active engagementthroughout the workday

EqualOpportunity Statement

Little Angels PPEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and iscommitted to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

Requirements

RequiredQualifications

• Associate’s Degree froman accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Active Florida PhysicalTherapy Assistant license in good standing
• Pediatric or earlyintervention experience preferred
• Experience withmedically complex or special-needs children strongly preferred
• Ability to lift,transfer, and assist pediatric patients safely
• Reliable transportationand ability to work across multiple locations

PreferredSkills & Attributes

• Compassionate,patient-centered approach to care
• Strong communication anddocumentation skills
• Ability to workeffectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge ofdevelopmental milestones and pediatric motor disorders
• Familiarity withMedicaid-based documentation and compliance standards
• Flexibility,professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Training and professional development opportunities