Physical Therapist - Pediatrics, Fee for Service (Queens)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Fee for Service, Queens in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 3 years of relevant experience, required.
Requirements
- visit' rate for regular assignments in this role. Voluntary work opportunities, outside the normal scope of duty, may pay an alternate ‘per
- visit' rate, depending on multiple factors (region, type of visit, discipline, etc.), and may be offered on an occasional, as
- needed basis. The following rates are paid for certain administrative tasks: Orientation: 1/2 Day = $75.00; Full day = $150.00; Education/In
- services: $40.00
Benefits & Compensation
- that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
- When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.
-, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Northwell in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Pediatrics, Fee for Service (Queens) at Northwell a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Northwell 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Queens, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($16k–$18k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Medical documentation, Pediatric physical therapy, Patient care, Quality improvement, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients by designing and implementing individualized treatment programs. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to ensure patient welfare.
Benefits package: Administrative task pay, Flexible scheduling. 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 (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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