Location & Practice Overview

This full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant role is based at Great Strides Rehabilitation, an H2 Health outpatient clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, focused on pediatric physical therapy.

Practice Type Outpatient pediatric physical therapy clinic
Facility Great Strides Rehabilitation (H2 Health)
Location Jacksonville, Florida
Care Setting On-site outpatient pediatric clinic

Responsibilities

  • Implement individualized pediatric treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Provide hands-on therapy focused on gross motor development, balance, coordination, strength, and mobility
  • Use play-based interventions to promote participation and progress toward developmental goals
  • Document treatment sessions accurately in Raintree EMR
  • Communicate patient progress and recommended plan adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Partner with families and caregivers to support home carryover of therapeutic strategies

The PTA works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in a collaborative outpatient pediatric setting.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet Florida PTA licensure requirements and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and hands-on clinical skills appropriate for pediatric therapy.

Education
Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Licensure
Active Florida PTA license or eligibility for state licensure
Clinical Skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills
Professional Focus
Interest in working with children who have developmental and neurological needs

Compensation & Benefits

This full-time PTA position offers $60,000–$72,000 per year along with medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, parental leave, disability coverage, continuing education, mentorship, and other benefits.

  • Compensation: $60,000–$72,000 per year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
  • 401(k) with company match; company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays; company-paid parental leave
  • Student Loan Repayment Program for eligible clinicians; in-house CEUs and mentorship
  • Supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage; additional employee perks

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Scheduling Flexible scheduling options
Work Setting On-site outpatient clinic
Clinical Support Daily clinical support and mentorship within the clinic team

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The caseload centers on pediatric patients receiving outpatient therapy for developmental and neurological presentations in a clinic environment designed for children and families.

Age Group Children and pediatric patients
Primary Presentations Autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, global developmental delay
Additional Conditions Neurological conditions, genetic disorders, and sensory-motor challenges
Care Context Outpatient pediatric rehabilitation setting with family involvement

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work emphasizes child-centered physical therapy that supports developmental milestones through targeted motor skill development.

Gross Motor Development Therapy directed at building foundational movement skills and functional motor patterns
Balance & Coordination Interventions supporting postural control, balance reactions, and coordinated movement
Strength & Mobility Focused work to improve strength, endurance, and independent mobility
Play-Based Therapeutic Approach Engaging, play-oriented methods that promote participation while addressing clinical goals

Role Highlights

This full-time PTA position is focused on pediatric outpatient rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary therapy environment.

  • Pediatric caseload focused on developmental and neurological needs
  • Integration within a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy setting
  • Access to in-house continuing education, mentorship, and daily clinical support
  • Clear pathways for advancement in clinical and leadership tracks

About Great Strides Rehabilitation (H2 Health)

Great Strides Rehabilitation is the pediatric therapy brand of H2 Health serving the Jacksonville, Florida area. The organization provides outpatient pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and related therapy services, including applied behavior analysis, for children and families.

Organization Great Strides Rehabilitation, part of H2 Health
Focus Pediatric outpatient rehabilitation
Location Jacksonville, Florida area clinics
Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications are required for this PTA position?
Candidates should graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a Florida PTA license.
What electronic medical record system is used?
Treatment sessions are documented in the Raintree EMR system.
How does the PTA work with the supervising Physical Therapist?
The PTA implements treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, documents treatment sessions, and communicates patient progress and recommended plan adjustments to the PT.
Are continuing education opportunities available?
In-house CEUs, mentorship, and daily clinical support are included in the clinician development structure.
Does the clinic offer other therapy disciplines?
Great Strides Rehabilitation provides multidisciplinary pediatric services that include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Is student loan repayment available?
A Student Loan Repayment Program is offered for eligible clinicians.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Jacksonville, FL

This full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant position is located in Jacksonville, Florida, at Great Strides Rehabilitation, the pediatric outpatient brand of H2 Health. The role focuses on children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, neurological conditions, genetic disorders, and sensory-motor challenges. Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out treatment plans that emphasize gross motor development, balance, coordination, strength, and mobility through play-based, child-centered interventions. Accurate documentation occurs in the Raintree EMR, and regular communication with the supervising PT supports plan adjustments. Family partnership is integral so therapeutic strategies continue at home. Candidates must be graduates of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and hold or be eligible for a Florida PTA license. Compensation falls in the $60,000–$72,000 annual range, accompanied by medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, parental leave, disability insurance, a student loan repayment option for eligible clinicians, and in-house continuing education. The schedule is full-time with flexible options and daily clinical support within an outpatient pediatric clinic environment.

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