Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Eleutheria; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU/license reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a school-based role in Mooresville, IN. This part-time position (1 day per week) pays $25-$35 per hour and requires a valid State PTA license.

The PTA will support students in K–12 under a licensed Physical Therapist, implementing individualized plans and tracking progress. The role involves collaboration with teachers and families to help students participate in educational activities and reach school-based goals.

Qualifications

• PTA license in Indiana is required.
• Background check is required.
• Eligibility to work in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Treatment planning and delivering therapy techniques for K–12 students.
• Consultation and instruction with classroom teachers to integrate therapy into activities.
• Data collection and documentation of student progress.
• Time off management guidance for full-time school employees during breaks.

Skills

Eligibility to work in the US

Education

PTA License in Indiana

Job description

Job Title:

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Pay Range:

$25-$35/hourly

Job Description:

For the 2026-2027 School Year | $25-$35/hour | Part-Time [1 day/week]| Mooresville, IN | School-Based | State PTA License required

About the Role:

Support the delivery of physical therapy services to students in K–12 school settings under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with implementing individualized therapy plans, provide direct interventions to improve mobility, motor skills, functional independence, and safe access to the school environment, and document student progress.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to help students participate more fully in educational activities and achieve their school-based goals.

Why Join Us

• CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:

• Treatment Planning : Plan and deliver specialized therapy techniques through individual or group sessions to meet the goals outlined in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Provide therapy to children aged preK-12 with various medical diagnoses, including orthopedic impairments and developmental disorders.
• Consultation & Instruction : Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate therapy into classroom-based activities. Partner with a Physical Therapist to discuss and refine treatment plans, ensuring supervision and alignment with therapeutic goals. Engage with parents to incorporate their child’s therapy program into daily routines.
• Data Collection & Documentation : Complete and maintain accurate documentation for all student therapy sessions and progress.
• Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees : Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications:

• Licensure : Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the state where services are delivered.
• Background Check : Background Check.
• Eligibility to Work : Eligibility to work in the US

Physical Therapy Assistant Physical Demands:

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.