Physical Therapist Assistant - Buffalo Grove, IL
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
About the Role
Our Physical Therapist Assistant’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist assistant!
Benefits
- Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, allowing you to stay fully present with patients
- Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated to Continuing Education
- Strategic Mentorship and Leadership programs
- Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
- 900+ locations in 25 states (top-notch care since 1991)
- Residency Programs (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligibility begins day one of employment)
- HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- Progyny Fertility Benefit
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
- Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability with Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
- KinderCare Discount
- Legal & Credit Monitoring
- Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
- 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
- 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
- 5 CEU PTO Days
- Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
- Bereavement Time Off & Resources
- Pre-Tax Transit & Parking (Commuter Benefits)
- 401(k) with Per-Pay Company Match
- SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
- HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
Pay
Minimum Salary/Wage: USD $28.10/Hr. | Maximum Salary/Wage: USD $33.75/Hr.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state you are applying
- Current CPR Certification
Athletico clinicians are energetic and service-minded team players that provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.