Pediatric PTA: Play-Based Therapy for Kids’ Growth

H2 Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Atlas Kids, an H2 Health company, is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team in Paducah, KY. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver prescribed treatment plans for children with diverse developmental needs.

This flexible role supports full-time or part-time schedules, offers competitive pay and benefits, and provides a collaborative, family-centered setting with a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited PTA program and current KY PTA license or eligibility.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain as required.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide hands-on therapy for strength, balance, mobility, and gait training.
• Use play-based interventions to support participation and developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with the supervising PT and team to monitor outcomes and adjust interventions.
• Educate families to encourage carryover at home and in the community.
• Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation to streamline records.
• Use Raintree EMR for documentation, scheduling, and patient management.
• Manage a typical outpatient caseload of about 10–12 visits per day.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with clinic and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Tools

Scribe AI

Raintree EMR

Job description

Atlas Kids, an H2 Health company, is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team in Paducah, KY. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver prescribed treatment plans for children with diverse developmental needs.

This flexible role supports full-time or part-time schedules, offers competitive pay and benefits, and provides a collaborative, family-centered setting with a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team.