Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$100k

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Job Description

Position Overview

This position may be eligible for 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 $75,000.00/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. You will work within a team environment to enhance patient health and quality of life through continuous learning and growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RehabilitationClinical assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (438 salary observations; 2,804 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$100kPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $76k–$95k)919 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)438 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,079 active22,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,344 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
7
$115k-130k
1
$130k
4
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Athletico Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus eligible (amount TBD)
Student Loan Repayment Program
Medical, Dental, Vision (day one)
HSA, FSA
401(k) with company match
17 days PTO
6 major holidays + 2 floating holidays
5 CEU PTO days

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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