Physical Therapist

Athletico Physical Therapy•Highland Park, IL

9d•$83,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Athletico, the mission is “Extraordinary people improving lives.” The Physical Therapist enhances patients’ health and quality of life, providing exceptional care in a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. The role offers exposure to a variety of specialties and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance professionally. Athletico supports clinicians with documentation technology, continuing education, mentorship and leadership programs, and incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes. This is a full-time position. The posted annual base salary range is USD $83,000 to USD $100,000. Individual base pay depends on factors including work location, role complexity, responsibilities, and relevant experience and skills.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist, or eligibility for licensure under the rules and regulations of the state where applying.
Current CPR Certification.
Maintain state licenses.
Complete compliance standards as requested.

Responsibilities

Enhance patients’ health and quality of life through physical therapy.
Provide exceptional patient care and service.
Maintain state licensure and complete compliance standards as requested.

Benefits

Yearly continuing education allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and five additional PTO days dedicated to continuing education.
Strategic mentorship programs.
Leadership programs.
Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
Residency programs, with reimbursement of 100% of curriculum costs.
Generative AI documentation scribe for clinicians, described as new for 2026.
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 starting immediately upon hire.
Six major holidays off plus two floating holidays yearly.
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.