--- title: Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant at Blue Bird Day description: Blue Bird Day is hiring for the Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant role in Chicago, IL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/pediatric-physical-therapy-assistant-at-blue-bird-day-01a0f5da-4c86-7f01-bf66-2ff25232e074 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Blue Bird Day as Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant in Chicago, IL. Pays $56K–$62K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2ugtso.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Blue Bird Day | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $56K/yr - $62K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Blue Bird Day. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Blue Bird Day. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $62,000 – $90,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description **Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program** 1233 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60607 | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM - No Evenings or Weekends. **Compensation & Benefits** - **Total Compensation Package:** Valued between $69,000–$78,000. - **Annual Salary:** $56,000-$62,000, based on experience and qualifications. - **Annual Increases:** Annual merit-based increases. - **Comprehensive Benefits Packages:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs. - **Paid time off and holidays:** Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday. - **Growth and Learning:** Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases. - **Professional Advancement:** Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Onboarder, CPI Instructor, and CPR Instructor - **401(k) Retirement Plan:** Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%. - **Flexibility For New Parents** - **Free onsite parking** **Apply today** at **[threebirdsonemission.com/careers](https://threebirdsonemission.com/careers/)** to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed! **About the Role** As a **Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)** at Blue Bird Day, you will provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth. Responsibilities: - Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations - Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) - Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers - Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care Knowledge and Skills Required: - Required credentials to practice PT therapy - Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred - Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, workmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator **Why Join Blue Bird Day?** This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. 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