School-Based PTA: Pediatric Therapy (School-Year)

Easterseals Florida, Inc; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-year schedule

Mentorship and training

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Easterseals Florida, Inc. is hiring a School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant to support students in Volusia County Schools. The role follows a school-year schedule, with full-time or PRN options, and includes mentorship to help you succeed in a child-centered setting.

You will implement plans, provide pediatric therapy services, and document progress in EMR while collaborating with families and school staff. The position offers growth, teamwork, and a rewarding pathway in school-based therapy.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current Florida PTA license and eligibility for the role.
• NPI number is preferred but not mandatory.
• Pediatric experience; mentorship and training available.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and EMR systems.
• Ability to meet driver qualifications when transporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapists.
• Provide quality therapy services to pediatric clients and support developmental goals.
• Document progress, outcomes, and billing in EMR per program rules.
• Utilize EMR and Office 365 tools (Teams, Outlook) in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, therapists, and other professionals for coordinated care.
• Assist with therapy equipment management, recommendations, and training for families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.
• Support other Easterseals programs as needed and protect client privacy.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to ongoing learning.

Skills

Pediatric care

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate's degree from CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Florida PTA License

NPI preferred

Tools

EMR software

Office 365

Teams/Outlook

Job description

Easterseals Florida, Inc. is hiring a School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant to support students in Volusia County Schools. The role follows a school-year schedule, with full-time or PRN options, and includes mentorship to help you succeed in a child-centered setting.

You will implement plans, provide pediatric therapy services, and document progress in EMR while collaborating with families and school staff. The position offers growth, teamwork, and a rewarding pathway in school-based therapy.