Physical Therapist I
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 UChicago Medicine as a Physical Therapist I – Hyde Park, Days, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Physical Therapist I Full-Time Days Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500! Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Physical Therapist I at the Hyde Park campus.
Key Responsibilities
- We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our service line.
- This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of patients and complex orthopedic conditions in a collaborative, academically oriented environment.
- You will be supported by experienced mentors, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, and practice with meaningful clinical autonomy.
Requirements
- hour shift Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Physical Therapy CBA Code: Non
- 0 FTE) Shift: Days - 8-hour shift Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Physical Therapy CBA Code: Non-Union
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $95K - $110.8K
- Signing bonus: $1,500.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UChicago Medicine in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physical Therapist I position at UChicago Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at UChicago Medicine 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.
Compensation Analysis
UChicago Medicine lists compensation for this psychologist position at $95k to $111k annually.
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 Chicago, Illinois.
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 ($95k–$111k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Clinical instruction, Orthopedic conditions, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist performs advanced physical therapy services, consultations, and evaluations for a broad spectrum of patients. They also supervise DPT students, participate in program development, and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500, Comprehensive benefits package, Access to Shirley Ryan Abilitylab resources, Professional growth and mentorship, Continuing education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Clinical autonomy (Poor control = 2.1x risk)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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