School Physical Therapy Assistant - $36-42 per hour (Hiring Immediately)
Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Norwalk, Connecticut. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Make a meaningful impact in students’ lives every day! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to work alongside a collaborative school team and help K–12 students build greater mobility, confidence, and independence throughout the school year in Norwalk, CT. Position Overview Provide physical therapy support to K–12 students under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with implementing individualized therapy plans and exercises designed to improve students’ mobility, strength, balance, and functional skills. Collaborate with physical therapists, educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress and participation in the school environment. Maintain accurate documentation of services and student progress while following applicable professional and school-based standards. Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program Valid Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License School-based experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with K–12 students Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn $35.60 - $41.80 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Physical Therapist Assistant, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with 32 hours per week and paid sick leave. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2 Cross Country Education Job ID a2m98f7teo67. Posted job title: School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant About Cross Country Education Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
