School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant – Volusia County Schools Schedule: Full-Time or PRN, Monday–Friday, school hours only

Benefits (Full-Time Staff): Comprehensive insurance + paid time off + school-year schedule Make a lasting difference—one child at a time. Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our school-based therapy team serving students across Volusia County Schools. If you’re passionate about helping children reach their full potential while enjoying the rhythm of the school year, this is a wonderful opportunity to do meaningful work with a supportive team.

Thinking about making the transition to school-based therapy? We provide mentorship and support to help you succeed. Enjoy a school-year schedule and flexible scheduling within the school day. This is an excellent opportunity for parents or professionals seeking greater work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Follows the school schedule:

Work during the academic year, with

evenings, weekends, and summers off.

Paid school holidays

(for full-time staff), including

Winter Break and Spring Break .

Optional summer work : Opportunity to sign up for

Extended School Year

(ESY) assignments for additional earnings.

Supportive, collaborative environment within a mission-driven organization that values both its staff and the families it serves.

What You’ll Do:

Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapists

Provide quality therapy services to pediatric clients while supporting their developmental and functional goals

Document client progress, treatment outcomes, and billing information in accordance with program and regulatory requirements

Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related systems, including Office 365, Teams,



and Outlook

Collaborate with families, caregivers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care

Assist with managing therapy equipment, including recommendations, ordering, and education for families and staff

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment

Support clients across various Easterseals programs as needed

Protect client confidentiality and comply with all privacy and HIPAA requirements

Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning

What You Bring

Associate’s degree from a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Current Florida Physical Therapy assistant (PTA) License

National Provider Identifier (NPI) preferred

Pediatric experience... we will train! Mentorship provided

Proficiency with basic computer applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Knowledge of therapy-related equipment and safety procedures

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Integrity, tact, and sound judgement

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive our vehicles, as required, to drive and transport passengers for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)





Join Easterseals Florida and enjoy the best of both worlds — meaningful, school-year work that supports children’s growth, and the time to recharge and renew each summer. Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an chance to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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