Pediatric Psychologist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Open Rank Assistant Professor - Associate Professor
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Colorado as a Pediatric Psychologist – $113K-$145K, Academic in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- · Provide direct evidence-based interventions to youth with acute and chronic injuries or illnesses, including diagnostic evaluations and individual, family, and/or group therapy.
- Common patient conditions that are a focus of clinical work include spina bifida, acquired brain injuries (e.
-, concussion, moderate to severe TBI), cerebral palsy, muscle disorders, spinal cord injury/disease, and functional neurologic disorders.
Requirements
- centered care to children and adolescents with spina bifida, spinal cord injury, and other rehabilitation
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $113K - $145K
- 37 days PTO.
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Colorado in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Psychologist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- Open Rank Assistant Professor - Associate Professor at University of Colorado a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist 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 — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at University of Colorado is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
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
University of Colorado lists compensation for this psychologist position at $113k to $145k annually.
This is approximately 47% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.
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 ($113k–$145k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Clinical Care, Teaching, Supervision, Program Development, Behavioral Health Services, Psychosocial Screening, Brief Intervention, Evidence-Based Interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing integrated behavioral health services, direct evidence-based interventions, and psychosocial screening for children and adolescents with conditions like spina bifida and spinal cord injury within multidisciplinary clinics. Key duties also include consulting with medical t...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension Plan (10% employer contribution), 22 Vacation Days/Year, 15 Sick Days/Year. 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 psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
2mo ago
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