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