MSK Care for Employers
Until now, traditional care pathways for MSK episodes include costly and oftentimes unnecessary services with PT being utilized towards the end of the episode. When MSK treatment begins with us, your members avoid unnecessary visits and procedures, which saves you unnecessary costs.
ATI Direct is a benefit solution that gives employees fast, high-quality musculoskeletal (MSK) care by removing access barriers like co-pays and referral delays. Through PT Direct Access laws and ATI CONNECT, our digital MSK clinic, employees can self-refer and start care earlier, often within 24-48 hours.
Right Care. Right Time. Right Setting
Many employers are trying to manage MSK costs within a fragmented and reactive care model that often begins too late. ATI Direct enables earlier intervention by improving access, guiding employees to the right level of care, and reducing unnecessary downstream utilization—resulting in better outcomes and more predictable cost control.
ATI Direct operates independently of the health plan, allowing employees to take advantage of Direct Access laws for easier access to physical therapy—without the need for a referral. By removing common financial and administrative barriers without creating narrow networks, employees can access care sooner while your existing benefits remain unchanged.
ATI has over 850 locations across the U.S. to provide hands-on, manual therapy to help reduce pain, improve function, and a personalized care experience for more complex MSK conditions.
Virtual physical therapy makes it easy to access expert care from anywhere—helping patients start treatment sooner, stay consistent, and recover more efficiently.
*Limited to Current ATI States + CA
On-demand digital screening by a licensed clinician, with triage and navigation that directs employees to the right level of support—including self-guided care and monitored home exercise therapy when appropriate.
*Available in all 50 States.
The most effective way to reduce MSK costs isn’t more treatment—it’s earlier treatment.
Redefining the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Care Path
Physical Therapy (PT) helps individuals recover from injury, reduce pain, and improve movement through personalized, clinician-guided care that addresses the root cause of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. At ATI, care is delivered in-clinic and virtually—ensuring patients receive the right support at the right time and in the most convenient setting.
MSK conditions are a leading driver of healthcare costs, yet physical therapy is often introduced too late in the care journey. ATI Direct redefines the pathway by removing common barriers to access—enabling earlier intervention, more effective treatment, and a smarter approach to managing MSK costs.
Built for Employers Experiencing Rising Musculoskeletal Care Costs
Who Is ATI Direct For?
Many employers are trying to manage MSK costs within a fragmented and reactive care model that often begins too late. ATI Direct helps shift the approach by enabling earlier intervention, improving care navigation, and reducing unnecessary downstream utilization—resulting in better outcomes and more predictable cost control.
- Self-funded employers seeking to reduce MSK claims and overall healthcare spend
- Organizations with fragmented or underperforming MSK point solutions
- Employees and dependents lacking clear guidance on how to navigate MSK care—driving unnecessary downstream utilization
- Low utilization of preventive and non-invasive care options
“ATI takes the time and effort to look at everyone’s care program to make sure it is appropriate and makes sure you (the organization) are efficient with your healthcare dollars.” – Director of Operations of Large Union Fringe Benefit Fund
The Right Care at the Right Time
Until now, traditional care pathways for MSK episodes include costly and oftentimes unnecessary services with PT being utilized towards the end of the episode. When MSK treatment begins with us, your members avoid unnecessary visits and procedures, which saves you unnecessary costs.
Quantifiably Better
Encouraging employees to choose PT first makes for far greater outcomes.
A Better Place to Start
The ATI Direct model delivers better outcomes and lower costs.
Skip the ER waiting room and extra appointments. Start with the MSK expert.
We’ll know if you’re ready to start therapy, if you need to go to a specialist, or if you require emergency care.
Starting with therapy means putting the focus on healing first rather than diagnosis.
ATI Direct FAQs
Still have questions about how ATI Direct works or how it can reduce your MSK spend? We’ve got answers.
Together, they offer a true Click-to-Care model — digital triage + reduced or waived co-pays + in-person care. A primary benefit is the seamless care navigation that ensures the right care in the right setting with the right provider
Clients have seen up to 26% lower MSK costs and significant reductions in imaging, MD visits, injections, surgical procedures and prescriptions.
Yes. ATI Direct is designed to integrate with your benefits strategy, wellness vendors, and network structure.
Patients can be scheduled directly into PT as a first option with ATI Direct. Most patients are triaged digitally and booked for their first visit within 24–48 hours. A doctor’s note is not required.