Physical Therapist Assistant - Lafayette, IN

Athletico; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly continuing education allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off for continuing education

Job summary

Athletico is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Lafayette, Indiana, to enhance patients’ health and quality of life. The position encourages teamwork and collaboration with a variety of specialties while providing exceptional patient care. Applicants should have a degree from an accredited program and current licensure.

The role offers competitive pay and various benefits such as educational allowances, medical coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Athletico supports continuous learning and growth within a lively work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license‑eligible status.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Enhance patients’ health and quality of life.
• Collaborate with a variety of specialties.
• Maintain state licenses and compliance standards.

Skills

Physical Therapist Assistant Certification

Current CPR Certification

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Position Overview

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus. Our Physical Therapist Assistant’s role is to enhance patients’ health and quality of life. You will work in a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth while collaborating with a variety of specialties. Your career path will evolve toward becoming a licensed physical therapist assistant.

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service‑oriented team players who provide exceptional patient care. State licenses must be maintained and all compliance standards must be completed as requested.

Benefits

• New for 2026: Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose‑built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time.
• 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.
• Residency programs with 100% reimbursement of curriculum costs.
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision (eligibility begins day one).
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
• Progyny fertility benefit.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Company‑paid basic life/AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability buy‑up option.
• Company‑paid maternity and parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• KinderCare discount.
• Legal and 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 for employees.
• Bereavement time off and resources.
• Commuter pre‑tax transit and parking.
• Retirement 401(k) with per‑pay company match.
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
• HUSK Fitness resources and gym discounts.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license‑eligible status based on state rules.
• Current CPR certification.

Legal

Athletico 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.

Minimum Salary/Wage: USD $25.00 per hour.

Maximum Salary/Wage: USD $33.75 per hour.