Pays $27-$34/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$64k (30 jobs)

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ATI Physical Therapy
Bolingbrook, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time PTA at ATI in Bolingbrook, IL. Outpatient MSK care. $27 - $34/hour. Comprehensive benefits.

Join ATI Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $27 - $34/hour.
  • Generous PTO
  • Holiday pay
  • CEU days
  • Be Well Days
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Childcare tuition assistance
  • HSA & FSA
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability (100% employer paid)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ATI Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Foster strong relationships with patients to help them achieve their functional goals.

Requirements

Must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Requires current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareMusculoskeletal CareClinical DocumentationPatient ManagementOrthopedic RehabilitationSports RehabilitationEvidence-based Practice

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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

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About ATI Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Holiday pay
CEU days
Be Well Days
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) match
Childcare tuition assistance
HSA & FSA