Physical Therapist

UVA Community Health

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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 UVA Community Health as a Physical Therapist – Pediatric, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Physical Therapist Job Code: PT1460 Pediatric Physical Therapist Sign-on Bonus Available! ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning.

Key Responsibilities

-, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.

Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.

Requirements

Completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.

Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.

Independently establishes/implements treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results.

Reassesses outcomes and modifies goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UVA Community Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentPhysical therapyPatient educationDocumentationSupervisionRehabilitative careClinical therapy practicePerformance improvementInsurance authorization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at UVA Community Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UVA Community Health 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

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 Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient evaluation, Plan of care development, Physical therapy, Patient education, Documentation, Supervision, Rehabilitative care, Clinical therapy practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, establishing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and providing education to patients and caregivers. They also supervise therapy assistants and students while ensuring documentation meets regulatory and organizational standa...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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