Striving for Excellence

High standards matter. That’s why we recognize and reward our experts for their passion and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and for their focus on our core values. Our clinicians’ excellence, in turn, generates recognition for Athletico.

Our focus on patients, core values and positive work environment, along with our dedication to quality, are recognized within the healthcare industry and the communities where we work. As we continue to grow, it’s important for us to build upon our strong foundation. “Our success is based on the strength of our staff,” Athletico Founder and Executive Chairman Mark Kaufman said. “Their role is vital to provide the ultimate customer service experience. It’s so rewarding to watch how these values define our culture and create the best place to work.”

Industry and Workplace Achievements

• 2020 – Fieldwork Educator of the Year (Maryville University OT Program)- Bill Meirink, OTR/L
• 2019 – Selected into Missouri AT Hall of Fame – Cindy Rajkovich, AT
• 2019 – McIlroy Award for Outstanding Service – Cindy Rajkovich, AT
• 2019 – Michigan Physical Therapy Association President’s Award – Kathleen Walworth PT, DPT, CEEAA
• 2019 – Athletico’s PT, Ann and Rehab Aid, Kelsey received the “Lend a Hand, Save a Life Award“
• 2019 – Won “Best Athletic Trainer Effort (Group) in the NATA PR contest
• 2017 – Won “Best Athletic Trainer Effort in the NATA PR contest
• 2016 – Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace Award
• 2016 – Athletico’s AT Tony Garofalo receives the NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award
• 2015 – Athletico’s Iowa region has ranked in the top 50 companies for 2015 Top Workplaces by The Des Moines Register.
• 2013 – #1 Workplace in Chicago – Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Award
• 2013 – Top ‘Teer Award Winner – Leader in employee volunteering
• 2013 – Special Award – Employee Training – Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Award
• 2012 – Practice of the year Award – Advance Magazine
• 2012 – Top 10 – Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Award
• 2012 and 2013 – Top clinic FOTO awards – Schaumburg
• 2012 – Chicago Tribune National Top 150 Workplaces Award
• 2012 – Athletico earns Patriot Award from United States Secretary of Defense
• 2012 – Platinum Achievement Award presented by Arthritis Foundation
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School award for its athletics program at these high schools:
  • Collinsville High School
    Elk Grove High School
    Evanston Township High School
    Harlem High School
    Hoffman Estates High School
    Homewood-Flossmoor High School
    James B. Conant High School
    Kirkwood High School
    Lemont High School
    Maine West High School
    Palatine High School
    Prospect High School
    Schaumburg High School
    Waukee High School
    William Freund High School