Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

New Graduates are welcome! Little Angeles is a leading PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric\nExtended Care) facility in Orlando dedicated to providing exceptional medical\nday care services for children with special needs. Our mission is to offer a\nsafe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can thrive and\nreceive the specialized care they need. We are seeking a Physical Therapy\nAssistant to join our energetic team of therapists and nursing staff. Are you a\nPTA wants to step into the pediatric field? No problem, we can help you make\nthat leap! Are you a new graduate who wants to learn and grow with us? No\nproblem, we can give you the support and guidance you need to become a\nsuccessful pediatric PTA. Position\nSummary The Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports\nlicensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality, developmentally\nappropriate physical therapy services to medically complex and developmentally\ndelayed children in a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) setting. The\nPTA works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to promote\nmobility, strength, functional independence, and overall quality of life for\nchildren with chronic conditions, disabilities, and medical fragility. Key\nResponsibilities · Implement physical\ntherapy treatment plans as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist · Provide one-on-one and\ngroup therapeutic interventions focusing on gross motor development, balance,\nmobility, posture, and strength · Assist children with\nneuromuscular, orthopedic, genetic, and developmental conditions · Monitor and document\npatient progress, tolerance, and response to therapy interventions in\ncompliance with Medicaid and AHCA standards · Maintain accurate,\ntimely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) · Collaborate with nursing\nstaff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and caregivers to ensure\ncoordinated care · Assist with positioning,\nadaptive equipment use, gait training, and mobility aids · Ensure therapy areas and\nequipment are safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate · Educate caregivers and\nstaff on therapeutic positioning and mobility techniques as directed · Travel between PPEC\nlocations as scheduled to meet patient care needs · Comply with HIPAA,\ninfection control, safety policies, and PPEC regulations Work\nEnvironment · Pediatric medical\ndaycare (PPEC) setting · Children with chronic\nillnesses, developmental delays, feeding tubes, mobility devices, and complex\nmedical needs Standing, bending, lifting, and active engagement\nthroughout the workday Equal\nOpportunity Statement Little Angels PPEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is\ncommitted to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Requirements Required\nQualifications · Associate’s Degree from\nan accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program · Active Florida Physical\nTherapy Assistant license in good standing · Pediatric or early\nintervention experience preferred · Experience with\nmedically complex or special-needs children strongly preferred · Current BLS/CPR\ncertification · Ability to lift,\ntransfer, and assist pediatric patients safely · Reliable transportation\nand ability to work across multiple locations Preferred\nSkills & Attributes · Compassionate,\npatient-centered approach to care · Strong communication and\ndocumentation skills · Ability to work\neffectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team · Knowledge of\ndevelopmental milestones and pediatric motor disorders · Familiarity with\nMedicaid-based documentation and compliance standards · Flexibility,\nprofessionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment Benefits Competitive salary Training and professional development opportunities 401(k) Retirement plan Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off