Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WL)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WL) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.
- provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory p.
- provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $74,000 to $85,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WL).
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WL) position at Blue Bird Day includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Blue Bird Day 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
Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $85k annually.
This is approximately 68% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
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: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Gross Motor Development, DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, Intentional Relationship Model, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group physical therapy to children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse needs to foster mobility and functional independence. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
7d ago
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