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Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 30 - 38
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
25 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Includ(Ed)
Location: Various Locations Throughout San Diego
Includ(Ed) Campuses
- Pacific Beach Campus: 4761 Cass Street San Diego CA 92109
- Point Loma Campus: 3598 Talbot St San Diego CA 92106
We are seeking a neurodiversity-affirming passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our inclusive preschool team. This role is designed for a PTA who enjoys working directly within the classroom and collaborating closely with teachers therapists and families to support childrens movement mobility participation and success throughout the school day.
The PTA will provide a combination of individual and small-group physical therapy intervention
classroom-based support team consultation and staff training within our inclusive childcare
program. Rather than providing therapy in isolation this role is embedded within the natural classroom environment and focuses on helping children access participate in and engage meaningfully in everyday routines play learning and social experiences.
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to inclusion collaboration and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Our Mission and Vision
At Includ(Ed) our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community care and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality inclusive early childhood education.
What Is It That We Do
Includ(Ed) provides inclusive preschool and childcare where all are welcome. Collectively our staff provides the support care and education that enable typically developing children and children with disabilities to learn play and thrive together.
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively within the classroom to support childrens participation and development across the school day. Our model emphasizes relationships access autonomy and collaboration rather than separating children from their peers for therapy whenever possible.
Company: Includ(Ed)
Location: Various Locations Throughout San Diego
Includ(Ed) Campuses
- Pacific Beach Campus: 4761 Cass Street San Diego CA 92109
- Point Loma Campus: 3598 Talbot St San Diego CA 92106
We are seeking a neurodiversity-affirming passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our inclusive preschool team. This role is designed for a PTA who enjoys working directly within the classroom and collaborating closely with teachers therapists and families to support childrens movement mobility participation and success throughout the school day.
The PTA will provide a combination of individual and small-group physical therapy intervention
classroom-based support team consultation and staff training within our inclusive childcare
program. Rather than providing therapy in isolation this role is embedded within the natural classroom environment and focuses on helping children access participate in and engage meaningfully in everyday routines play learning and social experiences.
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to inclusion collaboration and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Our Mission and Vision
At Includ(Ed) our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community care and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality inclusive early childhood education.
What Is It That We Do
Includ(Ed) provides inclusive preschool and childcare where all are welcome. Collectively our staff provides the support care and education that enable typically developing children and children with disabilities to learn play and thrive together.
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively within the classroom to support childrens participation and development across the school day. Our model emphasizes relationships access autonomy and collaboration rather than separating children from their peers for therapy whenever possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy intervention within the classroom through individual and small-group activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Support childrens gross motor development mobility balance coordination strength postural control and functional movement.
- Provide push-in physical therapy support within the natural classroom environment.
- Support childrens participation in classroom routines playground activities transitions movement-based play and social experiences with peers.
- Collaborate closely with teachers and other therapists to integrate physical therapy strategies into everyday classroom activities and routines.
- Consult with classroom teams regarding individual student needs gross motor development mobility positioning balance coordination and environmental access.
- Provide practical strategies modeling and training to teachers and classroom staff to support childrens movement and participation throughout the school day.
- Help implement classroom-based adaptations and environmental supports that promote safe access mobility and participation.
- Observe classroom routines and collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to increase independence engagement and participation through movement.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and student planning as needed.
- Communicate regularly with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding student progress needs and intervention strategies.
- Maintain brief and accurate documentation related to services and student progress.
- Support a neurodiversity-affirming strengths-based approach that prioritizes autonomy connection participation and inclusion.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture where therapists and teachers learn from one another and work together to support the whole classroom.
Qualifications/Physical Requirements
- Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current California licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Experience working with young children preferably in a preschool childcare or pediatric setting.
- Experience providing physical therapy services in a classroom or other school-based environment preferred.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate pediatric physical therapy practices and gross motor development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children teachers and families.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfortable providing practical strategies and training to teachers and classroom staff.
- Strong understanding of play-based relationship-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their movement participation independence and quality of life.
- Ability to work independently while seeking and incorporating feedback from the supervising
- Physical Therapist and classroom team.
Physical Requirements of the Job
- Standing and walking throughout the school day.
- Frequent stooping bending kneeling and moving between floor- and table-level activities.
- Ability to actively participate in play and movement activities with young children.
- Lifting up to 40 pounds.
Compensation/Benefits
- Job Type: Hourly 3040 hours per week.
- Pay: 3038/hour based on experience and education.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees working 30 hours per week.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunity to work directly within an inclusive childcare setting alongside teachers therapists and families.
- Clinical supervision and ongoing collaboration with licensed Physical Therapists.
To Apply
Please submit your resume transcripts and a letter of intent outlining your relevant experience and interest in working at Includ(Ed) to
Join our dedicated team at Includ(Ed) and help us create nurturing inclusive classroom environments where every child can learn play participate and thrive. Your expertise and passion will make a meaningful impact on the children teachers and families we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Please submit your resume transcripts and a letter of intent outlining your relevant experience and interest in working at Includ(Ed) to
Join our dedicated team at Includ(Ed) and help us create nurturing inclusive classroom environments where every child can learn play participate and thrive. Your expertise and passion will make a meaningful impact on the children teachers and families we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
EEOC Statement
Includ(Ed) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Includ(Ed) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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