Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WH)

Blue Bird Day

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United States$74k–85kFull TimePhysical Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

28th percentile — most Physical Therapist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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19% below median for Physical Therapist in IL — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $105k over 3 years

This employer has 20 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WH) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.

provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory p.

provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $74,000 to $85,000 annually.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-4:30pm schedule.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WH).

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyDIR/FloortimeDevelopmental TreatmentMotor Skills AcquisitionIntentional Relationship Model (IRM)Gross Motor DevelopmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient Documentation

Requirements

Seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist capable of implementing evidence-based, play-focused therapeutic approaches. Must be able to document progress and communicate effectively with families to ensure continuity of care.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WH) at Blue Bird Day a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Blue Bird Day 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

Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $85k annually.

This is approximately 68% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($74k–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Physical Therapy, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), Gross Motor Development, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group physical therapy to children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse needs such as ASD and ADHD. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and social workers to support functional independence and mobility.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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