Physical Therapist I

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist I at Lurie Children's Hospital a 1.7 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.

This Pediatrics position at Lurie Children's Hospital 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.

Lurie Children's Hospital lists compensation for this psychologist position at $77k to $126k annually.

This is approximately 59% 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 is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Evaluation, Patient Care Planning, Goal Setting, Treatment Modification, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Pediatric Care, Inservice Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The outpatient Physical Therapist is responsible for organizing, performing, and modifying therapy programs based on thorough patient evaluations and best practice methods for a designated group of patients. Essential functions include establishing age-specific plans of care, consistently re-evaluat...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 403(b) with 5% match, Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.