Children's Hospital Colorado -Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
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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 PM&R Physician – Academic, Inpatient/Outpatient in Aurora, CO.
Key Responsibilities
- Why Join Us: Thank you for considering joining our team.
- The field of rehabilitation believes in using your whole body to improve your human performance.
Requirements
- $235,000 Associate Professor
- $292,000 The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $226K - $292K
- 22 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with University of Colorado in Aurora, CO.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at University of Colorado is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
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 physician position at $226k to $292k annually.
This is approximately 6% above 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
- Transparent compensation ($226k–$292k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Clinical Teaching, Academic Research, Quality Improvement, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: Provide medical services in inpatient and outpatient settings, specifically focusing on the inpatient rehabilitation unit and consultation teams. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, participating in scholarly activities, and supporting departmental growth.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement 401(a) 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.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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