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ATI Physical Therapy
South Bend, Indiana

Physical Therapist - $25k New hire incentive!

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $99K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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?
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Salary Range

$80k - $99k

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient-Centered CareClinical DocumentationOrthopedic RehabilitationSports RehabilitationEvidence-Based Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - $25k New hire incentive! 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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
36% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in South Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,298/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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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 days
Be Well Days
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) Match
Loan Reimbursement up to $25,000
Childcare Tuition Assistance