What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Point Quest?
Job Title:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Pay Range:
$28-$37/hour
Job Description:
For the 2026-2027 School Year | $28-$37/hour | Full-Time | Lafayette, IN | School-Based | State PTA License required
About the Role: Provide physical therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
Why Join Us
CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Paid sick leave
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:
Treatment Planning: Plan and deliver specialized therapy techniques through individual or group sessions to meet the goals outlined in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Provide therapy to children aged preK-12 with various medical diagnoses, including orthopedic impairments and developmental disorders.
Consultation & Instruction: Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate therapy into classroom-based activities. Partner with a Physical Therapist to discuss and refine treatment plans, ensuring supervision and alignment with therapeutic goals. Engage with parents to incorporate their child's therapy program into daily routines.
Data Collection & Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate documentation for all student therapy sessions and progress.
Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.
Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications:
Licensure: Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the state where services are delivered.
Background Check: Background Check.
Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US
Physical Therapy Assistant Physical Demands:
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first. Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $28 - $37