SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004912
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 State of Florida as a Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor – Miami, FL in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
- Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the
Requirements
- related and rehabilitation
- related fields Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full
- Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $47,840
- Pension plan offered.
- 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 State of Florida in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004912 at State of Florida a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Vocational Rehabilitation physician 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.
Vocational Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
This Vocational Rehabilitation position at State of Florida is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
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 Miami, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
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 ($48k–$48k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Vocational rehabilitation counseling, Interviewing techniques, Case management, Career planning, Data analysis, Technical assistance, Communication, Disability services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Vocational Rehabilitation role.
Core responsibilities: The incumbent provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them attain and maintain employment. Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, developing individual employment plans, and coordinating complex services while maintaining accurate ...
Benefits package: State Retirement (3% Employee Contribution), 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (8.667-13 hours/month based on service), Sick Leave (8.667 hours/month), Health Insurance (State pays 80% premium), Life Insurance ($25,000 basic term), Supplemental Insurances Available, Tax Deferred Accounts. 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 Vocational Rehabilitation physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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