Athletico Selects Raintree as Long-Term EHR Partner for Enterprise Rehabilitation Therapy Operations

Athletico Physical Therapy selects Raintree to drive the next phase of enterprise-wide growth and performance enhancement across clinical, financial, and patient experience outcomes.

CHICAGO and CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy, a leading provider of orthopedic rehabilitation services spanning nearly 900 clinics across 24 states and the District of Columbia, and Raintree, a provider of enterprise-grade electronic health records (EHR) for rehabilitation therapy organizations, today jointly announced a strategic partnership, selecting Raintree as Athletico's EHR platform. Raintree's entire solution suite will be implemented organization-wide, including practice management, digital patient intake, EHR, communications, analytics, revenue cycle management, and AI-native note generation, coding, and scheduling.

Following a comprehensive evaluation and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Athletico selected Raintree for its ability to deliver a modern, scalable, AI-powered platform purpose-built for complex, multi-site therapy organizations. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing clinical excellence, strengthening operational performance, and delivering a more connected, patient-centered care experience.

A defining factor in Athletico's decision was Raintree's ability to support the needs of a high-growth, enterprise-scale therapy organization. In addition to demonstrating market-leading AI capabilities during the evaluation process, Raintree distinguished itself through a unified platform designed to streamline workflows, enhance visibility, and enable coordinated operations across distributed therapy networks, positioning Athletico for sustained growth and continued innovation.

"After extensive evaluation, Raintree delivered the strongest combination of platform capability, ability to handle Athletico's scale, and a genuinely deep approach to partnership," said Dan Guill, Chief Executive Officer at Athletico. "In addition to the strengths of the platform, the Raintree team demonstrated a proven understanding of the operational realities of organizations like ours. That alignment gave us confidence that they are the right long-term partner for Athletico."

Athletico selected Raintree in support of several key strategic priorities:

Clinical Excellence and AI Innovation — Enabling clinical excellence, reducing administrative burden, and advancing AI-driven documentation and automation within therapy-specific workflows.

Revenue Cycle Optimization — Driving greater accuracy, reducing denials, and accelerating reimbursement through technology designed for complex, multi-site organizations.

Interoperability and Connectivity — Enhancing coordination across referral sources, health systems, and payers through seamless, real-time data exchange.

Patient Experience and Operational Simplification — Improving patient engagement while reducing system fragmentation through a unified platform supporting scheduling, intake, communication, and core business operations.

"This partnership is a testament to what can be accomplished when two organizations align around a shared vision for the future," said Nick Hedges, Chief Executive Officer at Raintree. "Athletico's reputation for clinical excellence and innovation makes them an ideal partner. We're proud to provide the infrastructure that enables better outcomes at scale, and excited to support their continued momentum."

About Athletico Physical Therapy
For more than 30 years, Athletico Physical Therapy has helped communities overcome musculoskeletal (MSK) pain with nearly 900 convenient locations in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Recognized for its industry-leading patient satisfaction scores, Athletico is committed to providing the highest quality rehabilitation services that result in optimal health outcomes for patients. To support patients in addressing and preventing MSK pain faster and more efficiently, Athletico offers greater access to care through free assessments without a prescription or referral. For more information on Athletico's services, including physical and occupational therapy, employer solutions, athletic training, and over 30 specialty health services, visit www.athletico.com.

About Raintree
Raintree is the preeminent platform for enterprise and large-sized rehab physical therapy provider organizations. With a proven track record of success, Raintree provides automated solutions in patient engagement, clinical documentation, revenue cycle management (RCM), and business intelligence for multidisciplinary practices across all treatment settings. As the leading AI innovator in the rehab therapy market, Raintree delivers agentic AI solutions that transform clinical and operational workflows and deliver proven ROI-based outcomes for its clients while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance, including holding SOC 2 Type II certification and offering the first ONC-certified EHR designed specifically for rehabilitation therapy. To learn more about Raintree, visit https://www.raintreeinc.com/.

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