School-Based PTA: Flexible, School-Year Pediatric Therapy

Easter Seals; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-year schedule

Mentorship provided

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our school-based therapy team serving Volusia County Schools. You will implement treatment plans, support pediatric clients, and document progress within the school-day framework.

This role offers a school-year schedule, mentorship and support, and flexible scheduling within the school day, providing a meaningful path with work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a PTA program accredited by CAPTE.
• Florida PTA license currently in Florida.
• NPI number preferred.
• Pediatric therapy experience; mentorship provided.
• Proficiency with EMR and basic computer applications.
• Knowledge of therapy equipment and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to assist with patient handling (up to 50 lbs).
• Must meet state driver qualifications if required for program transport.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapists.
• Provide therapy services to pediatric clients to support developmental goals.
• Document progress, outcomes, and billing data per regulations.
• Utilize EMR and Microsoft 365 tools for documentation.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and staff for coordinated care.
• Assist with equipment management and family education.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment.
• Support various Easterseals programs as needed.
• Protect client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Florida PTA license

Pediatric experience

EMR proficiency

Office 365/Teams/Outlook

Interpersonal communication

Physical capability (lifting up to 50 

Education

Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR systems

Office 365

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our school-based therapy team serving Volusia County Schools. You will implement treatment plans, support pediatric clients, and document progress within the school-day framework.

This role offers a school-year schedule, mentorship and support, and flexible scheduling within the school day, providing a meaningful path with work-life balance.