Pays $80k-$100kPhysical Therapist market median is ~$93k (10 jobs)

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Athletico Physical Therapy
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Physical Therapist - Champaign, IL

Physical TherapistFull-time
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About the Role

Join Athletico Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist - Champaign, IL in Champaign, Illinois, United States. This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000! Join our growing team in a clinic bordering the University of Illinois campus!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Progyny fertility benefit
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Athletico Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist - Champaign, IL.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide life-changing care to a diverse patient population, including university students, while utilizing advanced clinical specialties. The role involves maintaining compliant clinical documentation and participating in a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess current professional licensure or be license-eligible. A current CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic rehabilitationManual therapyGraston techniqueDry needlingTMD treatmentVestibular rehabilitationBlood flow restrictionRunning gait analysisACL injury preventionClinical documentationPatient careTeamworkCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 621 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Illinois's cost-of-living index is 94.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state — Illinois ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Athletico Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA
Healthcare FSA
Dependent care FSA
Progyny fertility benefit