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Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Chicago (WL)

$56k - $62k

Blue Bird Day LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program , is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL . This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!

About the Role

As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Blue Bird Day , you will provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs . You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through:

  • Providing individualized and group therapy
  • Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
  • Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
  • Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care

Requirements:

  • Active PTA license from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: $56,000-$62,000
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
  • Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Schedule & Location
  • Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm
  • Location : 1233 W. Adams, Chicago, IL

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

At Blue Bird Day, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting . You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions .

Please see our full Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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