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ATI Physical Therapy
Bloomingdale, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$38/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Looking for flexibility while staying connected to a strong clinical team? Join our PRN PTA team and enjoy the opportunity to work across several established clinics. You'll collaborate with experienced therapists, gain exposure to a variety of orthopedic conditions, and help patients achieve meaningful outcomes in a supportive environment.

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.

Why Choose ATI?

At ATI, you join a team at the forefront of MSK care, with a strong track record of outcomes, reputation, and growth opportunities.

Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.

Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.

Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.

Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.

Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.

Clinician Support and Development

  • At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
  • Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.

Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.

Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training. Click here to learn more.

Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.

Benefits HighlightsWe offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
  • 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
  • Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
  • Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.

Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.*

  • Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
  • And more! Click here for the complete list of benefit offerings
  • NEW 2026 benefit!

Responsibilities

You will be empowered to make a difference for your patients: provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, while fostering a strong relationship with each patient to help them achieve their functional goals.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.

ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

  • Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
  • Virtual Employee?
  • No

Salary Range

  • $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
  • Location/Org Data: Dept Number
  • 0176

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal CareClinical DocumentationEvidence-based PracticeRehabilitationFunctional Goal SettingClinical Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$79kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $64k–$76k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois778 active21,621 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment832 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
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$62k
3
$70k-80k
1
$87k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRNPer Diem

EmpowerMe Wellness · North Aurora, Illinois

$38-$44/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Palatine, Illinois

$31-$37/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$24-$28/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$38-$42/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ATI Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Downers Grove, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
CEU Benefit
Be Well Days
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Living in Bloomingdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$427k
Typical market rent
$2,286/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.