Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (WL)

Blue Bird Day

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois$80K - $86KFull TimePhysical Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

32th percentile — most Physical Therapist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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16% below median for Physical Therapist in IL — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $95k over 3 years

Posted 53 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist Lead – Chicago, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Lead / Supervisor to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.

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

Lead / Supervisor at Blue Bird Day, you will provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with.

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $80K - $86K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist Lead – Chicago, No Weekends.

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyDepartment LeadSupervisionEvidence-Based PracticePlay-Focused TherapyDIR/FloortimeDevelopmental TreatmentMotor Skills AcquisitionIntentional Relationship Model (IRM)CollaborationMentorshipClinical GuidancePerformance FeedbackAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)ADHDSensory Processing Disorder

Requirements

The candidate must be a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist capable of leading a department within a multidisciplinary team setting. Responsibilities include implementing specific therapeutic approaches like DIR/Floortime and ensuring consistency in care delivery through mentorship.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (WL) at Blue Bird Day a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% 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 $80k to $86k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

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 ($80k–$86k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Department Lead, Supervision, Evidence-Based Practice, Play-Focused Therapy, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead/Supervisor will provide physical therapy to young children with neurodiverse needs, focusing on mobility and functional independence through individualized and group therapy sessions. This role also involves collaborating with other therapists, documenting progress, communicating with famil...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance), Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Competitive Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances, Generous 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions. 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.