Creates MAJOR burnout in PTs - Physical Therapist Athletico Employee Review

1.0
2 Nov 2019
Recommend
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Pros

You get CEU money, there’s options to take Athletico University courses for no extra cost to count towards continuing ed

Cons

I was talked to MULTIPLE times to bill patients for more units (5 or more), diversify my units to get more reimbursement, and was forced to double book on the half hour daily. If there was a slow week it was 100% blamed on me, not the fact that patients were sick, on vacation, etc. During your first year working there they want you to see 50 patients a week, and then after your first year 55 patients a week. You’re expected to relationship build (two a month) on top of this, and if it’s outside of your normal hours you do not get reimbursed. If you do not meet your metrics and relationship building you don’t get a bonus at the end of the year. Depending on the size of your clinic you may have to work Saturdays twice a month, which is what I did. And you only get paid your hourly rate, so not even $175 for 5 hours of your time and that’s not even taking into account tax. This place was DRAINING. Management literally doesn’t care about you as a person. They want to work you to death. Funny thing is is now that I’m moving to a hospital OP ortho clinic, they said that they probably won’t be able to offer me Athletico type salary but it’s actually a $1.18/hour more than what Athletico gave me for MUCH better working conditions. While it isn’t a significant change in money, I would do just about anything to get away from that company. Don’t believe that a nonprofit will give you less! Oh and lastly, I was told I was going to have an exit interview done by my regional manager. They never came at all during my last week. They just don’t want to hear the truth.

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Pros

Great hands on experience compared to other clinics. Heard that at other clinics, aides just clean and 'make the clinician's life easier' but at this location if youre willing to learn and take initiative, you can assist patients through their exercises under supervision of the licensed therapist

Cons

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Athletico Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the hands-on experience and opportunities to work directly with patients—those are important parts of building a strong foundation in this field. It’s also great to know that our management team is making a positive impact on your experience. We understand your feedback regarding compensation and appreciate your perspective!
4.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good benefits Good job right out of PT school and good experience Great continuing education resources and paid for

Cons

Expectations to double book and triple book patients Lack of room for career growth You are micromanaged Leads to burnout

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