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ATI Physical Therapy
South Bend, Indiana

Physical Therapist - $25k New hire incentive!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $99K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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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Salary Range

$80k - $99k

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

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

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana624 active22,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-on · $25k loan repaymentIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 28% offer loan repayment637 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)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 (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 21 employers
14
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
42% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in South Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$212k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,269/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.