Physical Therapist II - Rockville

Children’s National Hospital

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Rockville, MarylandFull TimePediatrics

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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 Children’s National Hospital as a Physical Therapist II – Pediatric in United States. The Physical Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, abnormal and normal development, and modalities such as hydrotherapy and electric therapy.

Key Responsibilities

provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases.

provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of Rehabilitation Program and specifically with P.

Requirements

Work Experience At least 3 years of physical therapy experience with 3-4 years of pediatric experience preferred.

(Required) Or Required Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction.

Upon Hire (Required) Functional Accountabilities Clinical Skills and Expertise Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.

Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children’s National Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTherapeutic exerciseHydrotherapyElectric therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningPatient evaluationMentoringClinical instructionDocumentationBillingData collectionMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Children’s National 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.

Compensation Analysis

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 Rockville, Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric physical therapy, Therapeutic exercise, Hydrotherapy, Electric therapy, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Patient evaluation, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist II provides advanced pediatric physical therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, and the application of specialized modalities. They also act as a mentor to staff and students while participating in clinical research and administrative operations.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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