Physical Therapist Assistant

Athletico Physical Therapy • Chicago, IL

9d • $28 - $34

About The Position

Athletico’s Physical Therapist Assistant enhances patients’ health and quality of life while delivering exceptional patient care and service. The role offers exposure to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth, as well as opportunities to work with a variety of specialties and develop skills and career opportunities. Athletico emphasizes patient outcomes and quality of care, with support that includes mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and clinical documentation technology.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility for licensure under the rules and regulations of the state of application.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintain state licenses and complete required compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Enhance patients’ health and quality of life through physical therapy care.
• Provide exceptional patient care and service as an energetic, service-minded team player.
• Maintain state licensure and complete compliance standards as requested.

Benefits

• Generative AI documentation scribe for clinicians, new for 2026.
• Yearly continuing education allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and five additional PTO days dedicated to continuing education.
• Strategic mentorship programs and leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Residency programs, with reimbursement of 100% of curriculum costs.
• Medical and prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Progyny fertility benefit.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, with a long-term disability buy-up option.
• Company-paid maternity and parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• KinderCare discount.
• Legal and credit monitoring.
• Student loan repayment program for eligible clinicians.
• 17 days of PTO, with accrual beginning immediately upon hire.
• Six major holidays off and two floating holidays annually.
• Physical therapy and occupational therapy benefits as an employee.
• Bereavement time off and resources.
• Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match.
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
• HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree