Is Athletico a good company to work for?

Athletico has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,147 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 53% of employees would recommend working at Athletico to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Athletico have been left by employees working as Clinic Manager , Physical Therapy/Rehab Aide and Rehabilitation Aide .

Does Athletico pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Athletico employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Athletico. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Athletico?

53% of Athletico employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Athletico 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Athletico?

Rehab Aide (224) , Physical Therapist (144) , Rehabilitation Aide (86) , Office Coordinator (55) , Patient Experience Coordinator (44) , Physical Therapy Aide (38) , Rehab Tech (28) , Physical Therapist Assistant (24) , Physical Therapy/Rehab Aide (20) , Athletic Trainer (19) , Clinic Manager (15) , Certified Athletic Trainer (14) , Physical Therapy Technician (10) , Rehabilitation Technician (10) , Occupational Therapist (9)

What are the pros of working at Athletico according to real employee reviews?

"Great coworkers and flexible with scheduling due to schooling." ((in 51 reviews)); "Great people and experience and enviorment." ((in 50 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and great if you're a student." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Athletico according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay (PTs know experience is a hurdle for people wanting to get into PT school)" ((in 168 reviews)); "The company has poor management" ((in 38 reviews)); "horrible upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Managers have verbally told me what to bill, how long to keep patients.... definitely not ethical." ((in 15 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Athletico layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Athletico layoffs and their outlook for job security at Athletico in 2026.

What Athletico locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Winnetka , Oak Park , Schaumburg , Wheaton , Phoenix , Detroit , Dallas , Oakbrook Terrace , Saint Louis , Des Moines

Athletico reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,114 total reviews)

Dan Guill

58% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

Athletico has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,114 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Athletico employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

May 13, 2025

Athletico Physical Therapy

Rehab aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive environment: Most coworkers and supervisors are kind, helpful, and team-oriented. They will chat with you when there is downtime. Learning opportunities: you gain valuable hands-on experience with patient care, treatment plans, and physical therapy exercises Engaging work: when the clinic is busy, the pace is energized and the tasks are meaningful. Professional development: exposure to clinical documentation, healthcare procedures, and patient interaction strengthens relevant skills for future healthcare roles.

Cons

No full-time position for Aides. Inconsistent culture: A few staff members can be impatient, dismissive, or unkind, especially when approached with questions or when mistakes are made. Downtime: There are often slow periods or dead time that can make shifts feel long or less engaging. Limited upward mobility: Depending on the location and your role, opportunities for advancement or new responsibilities may be limited.

Athletico Response

1y

Thank you for the 4 star review. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Providing a supportive environment that allows for learning and professional development while having an engaged workplace! Your expressed concerns is valuable for us to know as we continue to make strides in creating a better place of work.

4.0

May 8, 2025

Great Job

Rehabilitation aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Physical Therapy Experience. Shadowed Hours that transfer to Physical Therapy Applications. Sales experience. Patient care experience. Phone service experience. Equipment and Inventory management experience.

Cons

Pay is bad for the work you put in.

Athletico Response

1y

Thank you for the 4-star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed working with your team. We're committed to actively addressing staffing and compensation to better serve our team. We appreciate your feedback!

3.0

May 3, 2025

Good student good

Rehab aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great flexibility for students in college

Cons

Very low pay for the amount of work and excess of downtime

Athletico Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you had good experiences with us while a student. We understand concerns about pay and are value the feedback as we continue to improve.

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