What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Therapitas?
Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant
Outpatient Clinic • Tulsa, OK • Full-Time • 45-57k/year
Therapitas is a nonprofit that has served Spanish-speaking families in Oklahoma since 2009 with one mission: ensuring Spanish-speaking children have the same access to quality therapy as any other child.
We’re hiring a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant to join our multidisciplinary outpatient team in Tulsa. The ability to speak Spanish is not required. We provide trained interpreter support.
Why Join Therapitas?
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team that expands access to care and makes a meaningful difference for children and families.
- Work-Life Balance: Documentation gets done at work, not at home. We build documentation time into your schedule, protect your lunch hour, and use unfilled cancellations as additional documentation time.
- Structured Mentorship and Support: New hires go through a formal training and ramp-up period, with ongoing support through regular one-on-ones, documentation guidance, and professional development.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced OTs, PTs, SLPs, and support staff who value teamwork, growth, and excellent care.
- A Sustainable Caseload: Most therapists carry about 23–28 hours of direct therapy per week, with caseloads built around experience and preferences.
What You’ll Do
- Implement treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
- Provide skilled intervention to improve strength, mobility, motor development, and functional independence
- Document services in our easy-to-use EMR
- Collaborate with OTs, SLPs, and other team members to provide coordinated, family-centered care
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistant students
What We’re Looking For
- PTA degree from an accredited program
- Oklahoma PTA license or eligibility to obtain
- New grads and upcoming board exam candidates welcome
- Passion for working with children and families
- Mission-driven approach to care
What We Offer
- $45,000 – $57,000 / year based on schedule and experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave from day one, not accrual-based
- Continuing education and licensure assistance
Questions before applying? Contact our Director of Physical Therapy at rlong@therapitas.com
Salary : $45,000 - $57,000