Physical Therapist, Pediatrics
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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 American Addiction Centers as a Physical Therapist, Pediatrics – High Point, NC in United States. Department: 37628 High Point Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: High Point Premier Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full Time Pay Range $38.20 - $57.
Key Responsibilities
- service training programs to provide state
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38.20 - $57.30/hr
- Relocation assistance: $7,500.
- 25 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with American Addiction Centers in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Pediatrics at American Addiction Centers 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 American Addiction Centers 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
American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $38k to $57k annually.
This is approximately 81% 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.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $57000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in High Point, North Carolina.
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 ($38k–$57k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, ICD-9 coding, Patient education, Student supervision, Professional judgment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: Provides comprehensive patient care, assessment, and treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Supervises students and participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Benefits package: Day 1 Health Coverage, PTO up to 25 days/year, Parental Leave, Retirement up to 7% employer-paid, Education Reimbursement, Relocation Assistance up to $7,500. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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
3d ago
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