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ATI Physical Therapy
Columbus, Indiana

Physical Therapist Assistant - $8k Sign on Bonus!

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$33/hr

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Job Description

This location is currently offering a $8,000 Sign on Bonus!

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. 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.
  • 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: provide direct patient care and physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, while fostering a strong relationship with each patient to help them achieve their functional goals.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant 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

  • $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
  • Location/Org Data: Dept Number
  • 1138

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana569 active21,983 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$8k sign-onIndiana Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment580 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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$54k
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$70k-80k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$27-$35/hr
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$30-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ATI Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Downers Grove, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
CEU benefit
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) Match
Childcare Tuition Assistance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
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 · Columbus, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.