PT Solutions Physical Therapy Recognized as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PT Solutions Physical Therapy (“PTS”), a clinician-founded and led practice with 550 points of service in 25 states, is thrilled to announce its recognition as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace — for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious honor, awarded to companies with outstanding workplace cultures, is based on feedback from their annual Employee Engagement Survey conducted by Energage. PTS was awarded Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Leadership, and Purpose & Values.

A Culture of Excellence, Growth, and Innovation

Founded in 2003 by CEO and physical therapist Dale Yake, PTS began with a single clinic in Eufaula, Alabama. Over the years, PTS’ intentional focus on fostering a culture of growth and learning has propelled its expansion to over 550 points of service with more than 3,000 employees across 25 states. This growth reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement — a dedication evident from its first clinic to every PTS-operated clinic today.

“Being named a Top Workplace is a tremendous source of pride for PT Solutions, particularly as the recognition comes directly from our team members and reflects the investments we have made to support the employee experience over the years,” said Yake. “We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. From our focus on being clinician-led to our industry-leading internal promotion rate to our nationally recognized APTA-accredited Residency Program, we design a thoughtful and purposeful employee experience that fosters growth, learning, and opportunity.”

PTS’ commitment to professional development is evident in the success of its Orthopaedic Residency Program, which has continued to thrive since its inception in 2012. In 2024, all PTS residency participants across 11 states achieved a 100% pass rate on the Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist exam. This achievement underscores PTS’ dedication to developing top-tier clinicians and providing research-supported care in service-oriented environments.

Underpinning its mission of achieving clinical excellence, PTS is also a leader in research and innovation. At the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, PTS had 30 research posters and four platform presentations — the largest representation by a single entity. In a field where most research originates from hospitals and universities, PTS stands out as a private practice at the forefront of advancing rehabilitation therapy.

A Top Workplace for Women

“To truly lead the future of physical therapy, we invest not only in clinical excellence but also in the people who drive our success,” said Liezl Tolentino, Chief People Officer at PTS. “Our team members — especially the women who make up the majority of our workforce — are essential to shaping our organization and the profession as a whole.”

Women comprise 71% of PTS’ workforce across leadership, research, and patient care roles. In 2024, women accounted for 64% of all promotions, reinforcing PTS' commitment to growth and advancement. Today, women hold roughly half of leadership positions at the company, playing a pivotal role in shaping PTS' strategic direction and expanding access to care.

A Top Workplace for the Future of Physical Therapy

The USA Today Top Workplace recognition validates PTS’ ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, hospitality-driven community where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired. As PTS continues shaping the future of rehabilitation therapy through innovation, collaboration, and excellence, one thing remains clear — PTS isn’t just a great place to work; it’s a place where careers are transformed.

Details about how PTS builds a great workplace culture are available on Top Workplaces. USA Today selected PTS based on feedback from the company’s annual Employee Engagement Survey, a research-backed employee engagement survey that measures the workplace experience and the themes that drive it, conducted by Energage.

ABOUT PT SOLUTIONS

Founded in 2003 by CEO and physical therapist Dale Yake, PT Solutions Physical Therapy is a physical therapy practice based in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 550 points of service across 25 states. PT Solutions provides physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, athletic training, and sports medicine services in outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care settings. PT Solutions continues to expand its national footprint through its unique model of hospital partnerships, private acquisitions, and de novo clinics. Through its APTA-accredited residency program, PT Solutions educates, trains, and trusts its professionals to provide research-supported care in hospitality-driven and service-oriented environments. For more information on PT Solutions, please visit ptsolutions.com.

ABOUT ENERGAGE

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture.

Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.