School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our school-based therapy team serving students across Volusia County Schools. This role follows the school schedule, offering work during the academic year with evenings, weekends, and summers off, plus paid school holidays for full-time staff and optional summer work through Extended School Year (ESY) assignments. You’ll enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment within a mission‑driven organization that values both its staff and the families it serves, and benefit from mentorship and support as you transition into school‑based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapists
• Provide quality therapy services to pediatric clients while supporting their developmental and functional goals
• Document client progress, treatment outcomes, and billing information in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related systems, including Office 365, Teams, and Outlook
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Assist with managing therapy equipment, including recommendations, ordering, and education for families and staff
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment
• Support clients across various Easterseals programs as needed
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with all privacy and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) preferred
• Pediatric experience – we will provide training and mentorship
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Knowledge of therapy‑related equipment and safety procedures
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Integrity, tact, and sound judgement
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive Easterseals vehicles for program‑related needs (minimum age 21 and good driving history)

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance
• Paid time off
• School‑year schedule
• Paid school holidays (full‑time staff)
• Optional summer work (Extended School Year assignments) for additional earnings

Schedule

Full‑Time or PRN, Monday–Friday, school hours only