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ATI Physical Therapy
Grayslake, Illinois

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$55/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

Currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our team! Enjoy the flexibility of a PRN schedule while working alongside a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

OverviewAre 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.

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.
  • Virtual Employee?
  • No

Salary Range

  • $45-55/hr
  • Location/Org Data: Dept Number
  • 1121

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient-Centered CareOrthopedic RehabilitationSports RehabilitationClinical Documentation

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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $109k (middle half $109k–$109k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois764 active21,492 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment816 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,750 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 20 employers
4
<$125k
8
$125k-135k
3
$135k-145k
4
$145k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
27% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

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Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

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+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 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

Flexible PRN schedule
External CEU benefit
Structured mentorship
Residency programs
Leadership training
Proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool

Living in Grayslake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,317/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.