How ATI Direct Works

ATI Direct was designed to make musculoskeletal care simple, fast, and cost-effective for both employers and employees. Here’s how the full experience comes together, powered by in-person care and digital solutions like ATI CONNECT.

The Right Care at the Right Time

ATI Direct integrates ATI’s physical therapy and musculoskeletal care services into your employee benefits strategy, making it easier for employees to access the right care at the right time. Through direct access, virtual care, and a nationwide network of clinics, ATI Direct helps improve the care experience while reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization and MSK-related costs.

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  • Direct contracting provides flexibility with no disruption of your current health plan.
  • Financial barriers to care are removed, promoting member utilization and program adoption.
  • Program adoption leads to reduction in other costly services associated with MSK care.

ATI Direct & CONNECT

ATI Direct and CONNECT can work together to provide a single digital entry point to care, guiding each employee from first click to full recovery. CONNECT enables a true Click-to-Care experience, starting with real-time digital triage and guided home exercise programs, and seamlessly transitioning to virtual or in-clinic PT when needed. This early access model is grounded in evidence that initiating physical therapy early can reduce overall MSK costs, improve recovery timelines, and prevent chronic issues from escalating.

ATI Direct Only

ATI Direct is our employer‑sponsored musculoskeletal (MSK) benefit that routes members directly to physical therapy as the first line of care.

Direct + CONNECT

A true click-to-care model that conveniently and seamlessly routes members to the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.

CONNECT Digital MSK

Digitally Monitored Home Exercise Therapy brings the clinic to your members and employees, addressing aches and pains where and when it’s convenient.

Providing a Better Employer Experience

As a partner, your organization receives comprehensive support designed to simplify administration and deliver measurable value, including:

  • A turnkey implementation and communication plan

  • Dedicated resources for claims management

  • Member outcome tracking

  • Services customized to meet your needs

  • Shared commitment to cost savings

Real Employee Benefits

ATI Direct provides employees with a simple, convenient, and results-driven care experience designed to make it easier to get the right treatment quickly and stay on track toward recovery, including:

  • Faster recovery time

  • Convenient access to care

  • Treatment programs specific to their condition

  • Lower costs compared to the traditional approach

  • Flexible options for their family

Real Stories from ATI Direct Patients

Behind every ATI Direct program are real people who needed care, guidance, and a faster path back to feeling their best. These stories highlight the experiences of employees who received musculoskeletal care through their employer’s ATI Direct program. From faster access to treatment to a more streamlined care experience, each story reflects how the right support at the right time can make a meaningful difference in recovery, work, and everyday life.

Dan's Story

Dan’s experience reflects what many people go through with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. His story shows how starting with physical therapy can change the outcome, both in recovery and cost.

Izzy's Story

For 16-year-old Izzy, recovering in time for her gymnastics season came down to one thing — getting the right care at the right moment.

Start a Partnership That Performs

Ready to lower MSK spend while helping your employees and covered dependents recover faster? Schedule a consultation to explore how ATI Direct and CONNECT can work for your organization.