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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - School-Based - Elementary

Join a supportive school district in Revere, Massachusetts (MA) for the first part of the 20262027 school year! Princeton Staffing Solutions is hiring an onsite, licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, 32.5-35-hour-per-week school-based W2 contract serving students in Elementary.

Local candidates are welcome. Travel stipends are available for qualified travelers. Interviews are actively being scheduledapply today!

Job Details

• Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) School-Based
• Company: Princeton Staffing Solutions
• Contract Type: W2 Full-Time Benefits Available
• Setting: Elementary
• Schedule: 32.5-35 hours per week
• Start Date: As soon as compliant to start
• End Date: 11/25/26
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Supervision: Services provided under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Compensation: Customized based on experience, credentials, district budget, and travel eligibility. Compensation will be discussed prior to district submission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly compensation based on experience, school district budget, and traveler status
• Weekly direct deposit
• Full-time W2 benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and additional benefits
• Licensure and CEU reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Ongoing clinical management support
• Experienced recruiter advocacy throughout your assignment

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) School-Based Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement established treatment plans designed to support students' IEP goals and educational participation.
• Assist students with gross motor skills, mobility, balance, strength, coordination, posture, positioning, and functional movement.
• Deliver physical therapy services in individual, group, classroom, and other school-based settings.
• Support students' safe participation in classroom activities, physical education, transitions, transportation, and other school routines.
• Assist students with the safe and appropriate use of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, and positioning supports.
• Observe and document student performance, progress, participation, and response to interventions.
• Communicate student progress, concerns, and changes in functional performance to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers as directed.
• Participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings when requested and permitted by district policy and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate service logs, treatment notes, and other required documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Follow the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care and promptly report any need for reassessment or treatment-plan modification.
• Promote student independence, safety, and access to the educational environment and curriculum.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure before the assignment begins.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants and any other applicable state requirements.
• Previous pediatric or school-based physical therapy experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing treatment plans and maintaining accurate service documentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility supports, and educationally relevant physical therapy services is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Ability to meet all district onboarding, background screening, and health requirements.

About Princeton Staffing Solutions

Princeton Staffing Solutions has partnered with school districts nationwide since 2016 to place Physical Therapist Assistants and other special education professionals. We are committed to transparent communication, clinician support, and long-term relationships with both our school partners and clinicians.

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a full-time, school-based W2 contract with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional support, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to helping you make a meaningful impact in students' lives while advancing your career.