Physical Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Rochester, NY, United States Liberty Resources Full time

Liberty POST is currently seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support physical therapists in providing high-quality care to preschool-aged children with a variety of developmental, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions. The PTA will assist in implementing individualized therapy programs designed to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and overall physical function in children from 3-5 years of age.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child's natural learning environment, a family's unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out treatment plans as directed by the pediatric physical therapist.
  • Assist children in performing specific exercises and therapeutic activities.
  • Monitor and document child progress during therapy sessions.
  • Encourage and motivate children during therapy to enhance participation and outcomes.
  • Adjust exercises as needed based on the child's response and therapist's direction.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and child-friendly therapy environment.
  • Communicate effectively with physical therapists, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Ensure all documentation and records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
  • Education: Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
  • Licensure/Certification: Valid New York State license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Experience: Pediatric experience preferred but not required. New grads with pediatric clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
  • Skills:
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children.
    • Patience, creativity, and ability to engage children in therapeutic play.
    • Knowledge of pediatric conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, autism, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Benefits for this position:
  • Health benefits and retirement packages available for FT positions
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time laws
  • Tuition discount available for employee's child(ren) to attend program
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accreditied through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
  • Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
  • 401K match
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program


Job Type: Full-time, permanent 10-month role with option to work an additional 6-week summer program

Pay Rate: $45,000 - $50,000 annually

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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