Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $99K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Excellent opportunity to practice in one of Austin's most vibrant and accessible areas. Located just minutes from downtown Austin, providing easy access to the city's best dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities AND is currently offering a $ 10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Are you a Physical Therapist 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.
  • Loan Reimbursement: Up to $25,000 in select markets
  • 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: performing detailed assessments, creating tailored treatment plans, and working side-by-side with a team of healthcare experts to deliver care that’s truly patient-centered.

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

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.

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  • Virtual Employee?
  • No

Salary Range

  • $80K-$99K Annually
  • Location/Org Data: Dept Number
  • 7619

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal carePatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient-centered careClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceOrthopedic rehabilitationSports rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (705 salary observations; 6,240 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$99kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $93k–$101k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)705 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,062 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · $25k loan repaymentTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus! at ATI Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ATI Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Bolingbrook, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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