Physical Therapist

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Columbia, South Carolina$92K - $120KFull TimePhysical Therapy

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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

Full-time Physical Therapist in Columbia, SC. Salary $92K-$120K. No remote. No travel. No call or weekend info. Federal benefits. Steady schedule.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Develops, implements and modifies treatment utilizing specialized interventions and strategies.
Consults with referring providers and multidisciplinary team members.
Evaluate work of subordinate staff and resolve problems interfering with patient care delivery.
Provides appropriate treatment for disabilities.
Assists in the evaluation and treatment of other referred patients.
Demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment of physical therapy.

Requirements

Travel Required
Not required
Not Required
Credentialing
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Performs other necessary duties as required.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Teach patients and family members, and to effectively serve as a consultant for health care providers regarding the delivery of care in Inpatient rehabilitation

Work Schedule

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Department of Veterans Affairs 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

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this psychologist position at $92k to $120k annually.

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 Columbia, South Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($92k–$120k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%