Physical Therapist-Garner

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74k-$100k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

Position Overview

  • Flexible Hours Available - 4 Day Workweek Option!
  • This position includes a Sign-on Bonus!

About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

  • Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
  • With competitive salaries, incentive programs, and robust continuing education benefits, Athletico is the place for you.
  • Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!

Position Summary

Our Physical Therapist’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist!

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.

Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education

  • Strategic Mentorship programs
  • Leadership programs
  • Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
  • 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
  • Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Additional Benefits Offered with This Full-time Position

  • Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
  • HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
  • Progyny Fertility Benefit
  • Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
  • Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
  • Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
  • KinderCare Discount
  • Legal & Credit Monitoring
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
  • 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
  • 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
  • 5 CEU PTO Days
  • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
  • Bereavement Time Off & Resources
  • Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
  • Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
  • SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
  • HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
  • Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications

Degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program

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

Current CPR Certification

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service-minded team players who provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.

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Athletico 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.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

  • Minimum Salary/Wage
  • USD $74,400.00/Yr.
  • Maximum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide life-changing care to patients while maintaining compliant clinical documentation using AI technology. They will also participate in team collaboration, continuous learning, and mentorship programs to enhance patient health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist-Garner at Athletico Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,135 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 25 employers

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<$95k
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$95k
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$100k-105k
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$105k-115k
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$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
Loan repayment
56% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Garner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$242k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$740/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Athletico Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Oak Brook, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generative AI Documentation Scribe
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
MedBridge
Athletico University
5 CEU PTO Days
Strategic Mentorship programs
Leadership programs
Incentives based on quality care