Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV)

1 day ago
United States$80k–90kFull TimePhysical Therapist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Eyas Landing as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.
  • provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment f.
  • provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.
  • Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families while oversee.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • M-F 8-4:30pm schedule.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join Eyas Landing as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV).

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyClinical LeadershipDIR/FloortimeDevelopmental TreatmentMotor Skills AcquisitionIntentional Relationship Model (IRM)Multidisciplinary CollaborationMentorshipCase DocumentationGross Motor Development

Requirements

Seeking a skilled Physical Therapist capable of leading a department in a multidisciplinary educational and therapeutic environment. Must be proficient in pediatric therapeutic models and able to collaborate with other specialists to support children with ASD and ADHD.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV) at Eyas Landing a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Eyas Landing is open to physical therapist candidates.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Eyas Landing lists compensation for this physical therapist position at $80k to $90k annually.

This is approximately 65% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($80k–$90k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Clinical Leadership, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Mentorship. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group physical therapy to children with neurodiverse needs while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and providing clinical guidance and performance feedback to staff.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics physical therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Eyas Landing

Medical Practices
Chicago, IL
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off
Holiday Allowances
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

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