Physical Therapist PT - Chicago
Job Description
About the Role
Join Merlin Day Academy as a Physical Therapist PT - Chicago in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment f.
- provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.
- provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes.
- provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $74,000 to $85,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Merlin Day Academy as a Physical Therapist PT - Chicago.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist PT - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. 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.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Merlin Day Academy 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
Merlin Day Academy lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $85k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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 ($74k–$85k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Mobility Development, Gross Motor Development, Functional Independence, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: As a Physical Therapist at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in various settings. You will implement therapeutic approaches and collaborate with other therapists to support children's development.
Benefits package: Health Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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
3d ago
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