Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

62000.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), Gross Motor Development, Patient Documentation, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Education

Description

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. 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 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. 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 and 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: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available) Why Join Eyas Landing - Avondale? At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth. Please see our full 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 thrive through our relationship-based, family-centered approach!

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and group physical therapy to children with neurodiverse needs in clinic, school, and home settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and social workers to support functional independence and mobility.