School-Based Physical Therapist (PTA)

Strides Therapy & Educational Services; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, D…)

401k with match and immediate vesting

Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time

Licensure Reimbursement

Group professional liability insurance

Job summary

Strides Therapy & Educational Services invites a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our school-based therapy team in Warrenton, VA. This in-person role supports students under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and focuses on mobility, gait, and functional skills within the school setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree from CAPTE-accredited program, Virginia PTA license or eligibility, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia PTA license or eligibility
• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PTA services to students per IEPs
• Implement treatment plans under supervising PT
• Assist with mobility, balance, strength, endurance, coordination
• Support transfers, gait training, and safe school mobility
• Assist with positioning, orthotics, mobility devices, and wheelchair management
• Monitor progress and collect data toward IEP goals
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support student success
• Participate in IEP/MDT meetings and ensure district policy compliance

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree PTA

CAPTE-accredited program

Job description

Job Title: School-Based Physical Therapist (PTA)

Join Our Team at Strides Therapy & Educational Services!

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a therapist-owned, clinician-led company committed to helping students succeed while providing exceptional support to our clinicians. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our school-based therapy team.

Location: Warrenton, VA

Additional Details: In-Person Role

Requirements: Current Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

Expected Hours per week: 7.5 hours a day; 37.5 per week

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will:
Provide direct physical therapy services to students as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Assist students in improving functional mobility, balance, strength, coordination, endurance, posture, and gross motor skills necessary for participation in the school environment.
Support students with transfers, gait training, stair negotiation, and safe mobility throughout the school setting.
Assist with positioning, adaptive equipment, orthotics, mobility devices, and wheelchair management as directed by the supervising PT.
Monitor student performance and collect objective data on progress toward IEP goals.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy sessions and student progress.
Collaborate with teachers, families, school staff, and other related service providers to support student success.
Assist with implementing accommodations and mobility strategies within classrooms and throughout the school environment.
Prepare therapy materials and maintain therapy equipment.
Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings as requested by the supervising PT.
Maintain compliance with district policies, IDEA regulations, HIPAA/FERPA requirements, and professional standards.
Travel between school sites as assigned, if applicable.
Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current state PTA license (or eligibility for licensure).
Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Previous Pediatric Or School-based Experience Preferred But Not Required.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.
Full-time Benefits Include

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
• Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)
• EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: [e-mail] / Phone: [phone]

Salary: $45 per hour
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