Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Pediatrics) at Shriners Children's a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Physical Therapy position at Shriners Children's 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.

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 Shreveport, Louisiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Therapy Evaluation, Therapy Services, Patient Education, Family Education, Transition of Care, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist implements systematic patient examinations and evaluations following referrals, working with the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized, family-centered plans of care. Responsibilities also include making appropriate discharge plans and functioning as a ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with 6% match after one year, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.