Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Chicago Job at Merlin Day Academy, Chicago, IL

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  • Merlin Day Academy
  • Chicago, IL

Job 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.

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About the Role

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families. 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

Set Location : 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL

Why Join Eyas Landing?

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 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 thrive through our relationship-based, family-centered approach !

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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