Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Pay Range
$25-$35/hourly
Job Description
For the 2026-2027 School Year | $25-$35/hour | Part-Time [1 day/week]| Mooresville, IN | School-Based | State PTA License required
About the Role
Support the delivery of physical therapy services to students in K–12 school settings under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with implementing individualized therapy plans, provide direct interventions to improve mobility, motor skills, functional independence, and safe access to the school environment, and document student progress.
Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to help students participate more fully in educational activities and achieve their school-based goals.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- 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 350+ 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, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized therapy plans to improve student mobility and functional independence within a K-12 school setting. They will collaborate with teachers, families, and licensed therapists to document progress and integrate therapy into educational activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of service and be eligible to work in the United States. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a school environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $61k–$68k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Indiana | 579 active | 21,789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment589 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Eleutheria a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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