Athletico Physical Therapy Explained

Athletico Physical Therapy is an Oak Brook, Illinois-based chain offering orthopedic rehabilitation originally founded in 1991 by physical therapist Mark Kaufman.[1] The company started by providing rehabilitation services for student athletes at Francis W. Parker High School and Lions Rugby in Chicago. The company currently has over 500 locations in 12 states and more than 5,000 employees.[2] Athletico is majority owned by BDT Capital Partners of Chicago.[3] [4]

In June 2019 Athletico Physical Therapy named former Fresenius Medical Care executive Ron Rodgers as the new CEO, while founder Mark Kaufman remained on as executive chairman.[5] [6]

In October 2019 Khymberly Booth was named as the organization's chief human resource officer.[7] In early 2020 Ben Jacobs was named as the organization's chief development officer.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.athletico.com/our-company/the-athletico-story/ The Athletico Story
  2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athletico-physical-therapy-opens-in-chicago-300985707.html Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Chicago
  3. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/are-these-big-physical-therapy-chains-ripe-ipos Are these big physical therapy chains ripe for IPOs?
  4. News: Athletico Physical Therapy Welcomes Growth Investment From BDT Capital Partners, LLC. November 15, 2016. TheStreet.com. March 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170320144913/https://www.thestreet.com/story/13894805/2/athletico-physical-therapy-welcomes-growth-investment-from-bdt-capital-partners-llc.html. March 20, 2017. dead.
  5. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, Athletico Physical Therapy name new CEO June 20, 2019
  6. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/athletico-names-former-fresenius-exec-ceo Former Fresenius Medical Care executive Ron Rodgers took the helm
  7. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athletico-physical-therapy-announces-new-chief-human-resource-officer-300934046.html Athletico Physical Therapy Announces New Chief Human Resource Officer
  8. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athletico-physical-therapy-announces-new-chief-development-officer-300981935.html Athletico Physical Therapy Announces New Chief Development Officer