Partnerships – ATI Physical Therapy Careers Blog

From the Clinic to the Classroom and Back Again

June 5, 2026

Back in 2024, ATI announced a partnership with Tufts University, creating a unique opportunity for team members to develop and grow their career. Recently, we sat down with Operations Support Specialist JaNaisha Handy, who is currently enrolled in the program, to learn more about how working at ATI has given her direction and support towards her future career.

After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2023 with a degree in Health Behavior Science, JaNaisha was unsure of her direct career path, but she was sure that she wanted to be in healthcare. When she began her tenure at ATI the same year, the building blocks to her future career path started falling into place.

Catch the McDonald’s All-American Games

March 26, 2026

When the nation’s best athletes perform, ATI is there to help keep them moving. Once again, ATI will serve as the official physical therapy provider for the McDonald’s All-American Games. Four of ATI’s Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers will travel to Phoenix for the big game and split their time between the all-star teams with help from three of ATI’s PT Sports Residents.

“I am most excited and very honored to be given the opportunity to represent ATI at the McDonalds All-American Games!” Samuel Almendarez, an ATC from ATI’s Illinois market, said when asked about the event. “Traveling for this game and being around the media and high-profile athletes resembles the experiences I had while working with the Chicago Sky. This will be a lot of fun!”

Creating Mobility within the AT Profession

July 8, 2025

Athletic Trainers (ATs) do important work in the communities they serve. With this growing recognition and need for ATs, the Council of State Governments (CSG), Department of Defense (DoD), and Board of Certification (BOC) have partnered to develop a new interstate compact to allow licensed Athletic Trainers to practice across state lines physically and remotely.

Advocacy for Alabama Athletic Trainers Pays Off

July 8, 2025

Education is the foundation of any career, but rising costs within our society present a challenge for many healthcare professionals, including Athletic Trainers (AT). Within many school and worksite settings, Athletic Trainers are the first point of contact in many health-related situations and often the bridge to athletes, workers, and community members seeking further care. Their role within the communities they serve is essential, and as a result of advocacy efforts, legislators in the state of Alabama are recently passed HB288 to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk for signing to provide loan assistance for Alabama Athletic Trainers.

ATI’s Announces Multiple New Partnerships to Enhance Clinician Continuing…

November 25, 2024

In 2024, ATI Physical Therapy has made it a priority to enhance our clinician’s options for furthering their practice as well as provide educational opportunities for future clinicians. See how ATI is partnering with like-minded institutions to support clinical growth and development aspirations.

ATI Sports Medicine Continues Partnership with Chicago Public Schools

October 7, 2024

ATI Physical Therapy, LLC, spans 24 different states, and across our footprint, ATI’s Sports Medicine division supplies high schools, colleges, and universities with Athletic Trainers (AT). One unique partnership includes a relationship with the Chicago Public School (CPS) for four consecutive years. In the CPS system, ATI employs 21 full-time Athletic Trainers to provide care to elementary students, high school athletes, school district employees, and community members, and our teams work with all 82 District-Managed High Schools in some way.

Paving the Way in Hybrid Care with HOPCo

August 16, 2024

In June, CEO Sharon Vitti announced the beginning of an exciting partnership with Health Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo). As one of the country’s largest Management Services Organizations (MSO), ATI’s relationship with HOPCo is not just about expansion, but also about enhancing patient access and growing our hybrid team-based care model in our Arizona market. Our teams driving this initiative are proud to share an update on the collaboration.

Advocating for the PT Profession

May 21, 2024

As part of our unwavering commitment to our patients and clinicians, ATI partnered to found the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) in 2014 and continues serving as a board member with other outpatient therapy companies. These partnerships allow ATI to leverage our size with other like-minded companies to advocate for reimbursement, changes in authorization/credentialing, state board regulations, and other essential factors that influence industry progress. In April, CEO Sharon Vitti traveled to Washington, D.C., with members of APTA and APTQI to advocate for the SAFE and REDUCE Acts to improve PT access and reimbursement.

The ATI and Skill Bridge Partnership Takes Flight

February 2, 2024

Summerville, S.C. In 2023, ATI’s Talent Management team began its partnership with DOD Skill Bridge program, creating opportunities for service members to gain valuable work experience with organization during their last 180 days of service. “Standing up the Skill Bridge program gives ATI the opportunity to capitalize on the outstanding talent that leaves the military every year,” Military Recruiting Manager Bobby Evans said. “When Operations Support Specialist (OSS) Cardarius Stevens applied for the internship role to develop his interest in health, fitness, and physical therapy, we knew he was a perfect match for our program.”