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ATI Physical Therapy
Columbia, Illinois

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$99k

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Job Description

Join ATI's Columbia clinic and enjoy the best of both worlds, a welcoming community with a small-town feel and quick access to the amenities of St. Louis. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care while benefiting from ATI's industry-leading development and career growth opportunities. This location also offers a 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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Salary Range

  • $82,000.00 - $99,000.00 annually
  • Location/Org Data: Dept Number
  • 0330

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningOrthopedic RehabilitationSports RehabilitationClinical DocumentationEvidence-based Practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$82k–$99kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois806 active21,789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $25k loan repaymentIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment860 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 28 employers
14
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
3%

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

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Southwest Suburbs

$90k-$135k
+ 36 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 21,919 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

Sign-On Bonus
Loan Reimbursement up to $25,000
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
CEU Benefit
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,128/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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