Physical Therapist - Brain Innovation Center - TBI and Stroke

2 days ago
Illinoisup to $1,000Full TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call

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 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as a Physical Therapist – Brain Innovation Center in United States. Department: Brain Innovation Center Type of employment: Full time Shift: Monday- Friday Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $82,800.00 annually - $120,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • Innovation Center, Therapy Manager
  • site clinic settings. Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work. Pay and

Requirements

-, and internal equity.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $83K - $120K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $1,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in United States.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyNeurological CapabilitiesMotor FunctionsReflexesAmbulation SkillsActivities of Daily LivingSensory TestsMuscle TestsRange-of-Motion ExamsPain ManagementTreatment PlanningGait TrainingPatient Discharge PlanningDocumentationProstheticsOrthotics
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Brain Innovation Center - TBI and Stroke at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab a 2.6 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.

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

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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.

Compensation Analysis

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab lists compensation for this psychologist position at $83k to $120k annually.

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 Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($83k–$120k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Neurological Capabilities, Motor Functions, Reflexes, Ambulation Skills, Activities of Daily Living, Sensory Tests, Muscle Tests. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities by treating them using standard physical therapy interventions such as heat, cold, electricity, and exercise. This role involves evaluating patient motor and neurological capabilities...

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time Off (up to 25 days plus 6 holidays), Professional Growth & Learning, Continuing education and CEUs, 50% reimbursement for advanced certifications (up to $1,000), Tuition Assistance (up to $5,250 annually), Career Advancement opportunities, Wellness + Balance programs, Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (up to 25 days plus 6 holidays)
Professional Growth & Learning
Continuing education and CEUs
50% reimbursement for advanced certifications (up to $1,000)
Tuition Assistance (up to $5,250 annually)
Career Advancement opportunities
Wellness + Balance programs
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
2.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago