Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – School-Based – $2K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support students across Long Island. Part-time, hourly positions with potential full-time based on caseload; hours Monday-Friday following the school calendar.

The role includes collaborating with DPT, documenting progress, attending CSE meetings, data collection on IEP goals, and creating schedules with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current New York State PTA license.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DPT to design and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators for case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned families/school personnel.
• Collect data on IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Accredited PTA program

New York PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

• $2K sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with billing in good standing*

• $2K sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with billing in good standing*

Details about this opportunity

• Location: School District placements across Long Island
• Status: Part-Time, hourly (Full-Time, hourly may also be available)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar. Flexible scheduling!
• Compensation: $50-$75/hour** (Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or part-time, depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.)

What we have to offer YOU

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off(between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DPT to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain a schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant License(PTA)
• Bilingual is a plus

Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child's needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.