Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant - W Irving Park Rd Chicago, Illinois, United States
10 hours ago
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.
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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
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: 1921 W. Irving Park Rd. 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 to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed
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