Pays $80k-$99kPhysical Therapist market median is ~$97k (35 jobs)

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ATI Physical Therapy
Waterloo, Illinois

Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus!

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

$25K sign-on bonus. Full-time outpatient physical therapist. Loan reimbursement up to $25K. Waterloo, IL.

Join ATI Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – $25K Sign-On Bonus, Loan Reimbursement in Waterloo, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $80K - $99K
  • Signing bonus: $25,000.
  • $25,000 New Hire Incentive
  • Generous PTO
  • Holiday Pay
  • CEU Days
  • Be Well Days
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Work Schedule

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

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with ATI Physical Therapy in Waterloo, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

You will perform detailed patient assessments and create tailored treatment plans to deliver patient-centered care. You will also work collaboratively with a team of healthcare experts to ensure high-quality musculoskeletal outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. You must also possess current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or be license-eligible in the state of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyMusculoskeletal carePatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationOrthopedic rehabilitationSports medicinePatient careEvidence-based practiceMentorship

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 35 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
8%

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About ATI Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 New Hire Incentive
Generous PTO
Holiday Pay
CEU Days
Be Well Days
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance