Physical Therapist

This Physical Therapy position at Shriners Children's 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.

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.

This position is based in Galveston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Patient Education, Family Education, Transition of Care, Evaluation, Therapy Services, Evidence Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist implements systematic patient examinations and evaluations upon referral, providing direct patient care and education in a culturally sensitive manner. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care and make appropriate di...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Roth 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.