Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

What Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team does

Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT Physical Therapy) operates a network of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1987. The company delivers core outpatient PT alongside specialized branded programs including OrthoVive Joint Health, CoreVia Pelvic Health, ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Sports Medicine, KORT Kids Pediatric Therapy, and the WorkStrategies occupational/workers' compensation program. Care is delivered by board-certified and residency-trained clinicians — including board-certified hand therapists (requiring 4,000+ clinical hours), orthopedic specialists, and electromyography-certified practitioners — using advanced rehabilitation technology such as the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and data-driven sports-performance tools (dorsaVi, VALD, Quick Board, BlazePod).

KORT is a brand-level division of Select Medical (NYSE: SEM), one of the largest U.S. post-acute and outpatient rehabilitation operators, with the broader network covering approximately 1,850 outpatient centers, 7,000+ licensed therapists, and a footprint across 36 states plus D.C. The revenue model is fee-for-service insurance billing using CPT codes, with patient responsibility collected at the time of service and complimentary consultations offered to non-Medicare patients. Go-to-market combines direct access (self-referral in most states), physician referral programs, employer OnSite partnerships, and a 375+ community/sports partnership ecosystem that includes professional teams (Southern Indiana FC, Louisville Ballet) and colleges (Indiana University Southeast, Midway University). Distribution extends beyond brick-and-mortar to HIPAA-compliant telerehab virtual visits, KORT Rehab@Home in-home services in seven Indiana counties, and Select Medical health-system co-management agreements.

The business model is operationally mature and asset-light at the brand level: KORT captures insurance-billed clinical revenue while benefiting from Select Medical's centralized revenue cycle (RehabCBO), acquisition pipeline, and outcomes infrastructure (13+ million patient-reported outcomes feeding internal evidence-based protocols). Customer outcomes are tracked through internal satisfaction surveys showing 98%+ scores on therapist compassion, expertise, and patient connection. No AI/ML platform, proprietary software product, or direct-to-consumer digital health product is disclosed at the KORT brand level.

Name

Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

Legal name

KORT Physical Therapy

Website

https://kort.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KORT Physical Therapy is a Louisville-based outpatient physical and occupational therapy network, founded in 1987, operating as a brand within Select Medical's Outpatient Division. It serves general, sports, pediatric, oncologic, pelvic-health, and workers' compensation patients across Kentucky and Indiana via clinics, telerehab, and in-home services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) Clinics (HLADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI), Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Orthopedic rehabilitation services
• Sports medicine therapy
• Occupational therapy services
• Work injury prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Physical Therapy Services: Fee-for-service model where the company submits claims to medical insurance companies on behalf of patients. Copays are collected at time of service. Charges are determined based on services provided using CPT codes.
2. Insurance Billing: The company acts as an out-of-network or in-network provider billing insurance directly. Patients are responsible for deductibles, copayments, co-insurance, and any non-covered services.
3. Practice Acquisition Revenue: Revenue stream from acquiring independent physical therapy practices and integrating them into the Select Medical network of brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT Physical Therapy) operates a network of outpatient physical and occupational therapy centers delivering rehabilitation services for orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, and workplace injuries. The company also offers specialty programs including hand therapy, cancer rehabilitation, pelvic health, pediatric therapy, neurologic rehabilitation, and work injury prevention. Care is delivered through in-center treatment, telerehab virtual visits, and in-home services.

Product overview

Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT Physical Therapy) operates as a network of outpatient physical rehabilitation centers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of therapy services. The core offering is outpatient physical therapy, supported by specialized programs including cancer rehabilitation (ReVital), joint health management (OrthoVive), pelvic floor therapy (CoreVia), sports medicine (Select Sports), and work injury prevention (WorkStrategies). Additional specialty services include hand therapy, concussion rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, TMJ rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, and recovery/reconditioning. Care is delivered through in-center treatment, telerehab virtual sessions, in-home services, and home health programs. KORT is part of Select Medical's Outpatient Division network spanning 1,850+ centers across 36 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KORT Kids Pediatric Therapy: Pediatric therapy services for children
• OrthoVive Joint Health
• CoreVia Pelvic Health
• Select Sports - Sports Medicine
• WorkStrategies
• ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
• KORT Rehab@Home

Products and services

• Outpatient Physical Therapy Core outpatient physical therapy services providing treatment for injuries, pain management, and rehabilitation through individualized care plans with licensed physical therapists. Available at multiple center locations.
• Advanced Technology Therapy Rehabilitation services utilizing advanced technologies including AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to enhance patient recovery outcomes and reduce joint impact.
• Amputee Rehabilitation Pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training program for patients recovering from upper and lower extremity amputation, focusing on adaptation and skill-building for independence.
• ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Comprehensive cancer rehabilitation program providing specialized treatment for individuals with cancer and those in remission, addressing pain, fatigue, mobility issues, and treatment-related cognitive difficulties.
• Concussion Rehabilitation Specialized program for concussion treatment including vision, vestibular, cervical and exertion testing, vestibular rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols for athletes.
• Hand Therapy Comprehensive treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries delivered by certified hand therapists with advanced training exceeding 4,000 clinical hours and board certification.
• OrthoVive Joint Health Program Degenerative joint disease care program targeting osteoarthritis, including pre- and post-operative care for joint replacements and ongoing joint health management.
• Neurologic Rehabilitation Therapy program for patients with injuries or conditions impacting the brain, spinal cord or nerves, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
• Pediatric Therapy Multi-disciplinary therapy services for children from birth through 21 years, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy to address developmental delays and conditions.
• CoreVia Pelvic Health Specialized pelvic floor physical therapy program providing care for men, women and children experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary/bowel issues, and pelvic pain.
• Physical Therapy and Specialty Services Comprehensive therapy services including aquatic therapy, blood flow restriction therapy, cupping, dry needling, electromyography, falls prevention, IASTM, lymphedema management, manual therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pain management.
• Recovery and Reconditioning Holistic rehabilitation program focused on rebuilding strength, endurance and mobility for individuals with acute or chronic health issues, including post-hospitalization recovery.
• Select Sports Medicine Data-driven sports medicine program delivered by trained sports physical therapists including injury prevention, acute and chronic injury care, performance enhancement, and Select Sports Centers of Excellence using advanced technology (BlazePod, dorsaVi, Quick Board, VALD Performance).
• TMJ Rehabilitation Specialized treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affecting the jaw joint, including ergonomic retraining, joint mobilization, and soft tissue mobilization.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialized treatment for vestibular or inner ear disorders to restore balance, reduce dizziness and vertigo, and prevent falls through targeted exercises.
• WorkStrategies Program Comprehensive work injury and prevention program including post-offer employment testing, work hardening/conditioning, ergonomic evaluations, functional capacity evaluations, and return-to-work programs targeting employers and workers' compensation patients.
• Telerehab Virtual Care Virtual therapy sessions delivered via web-based technology allowing patients to connect with licensed therapists from home in real-time, private and HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
• KORT Rehab@Home (In-Home Care) In-home therapy services providing pre- and post-operative education, comprehensive home safety assessments, and fall prevention for patients with limited mobility served by licensed therapists traveling to patient homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.4% of patients reported therapists were caring, compassionate and encouraging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern Indiana FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional soccer team partnership providing sports medicine, physical therapy, and athletic training services to keep athletes healthy and competing.
• Indiana University SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege athletic partnership providing sports medicine and physical therapy services to university athletes.
• Midway UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege athletic partnership providing sports medicine and physical therapy services to university athletes.
• Louisville BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional performing arts organization partnership providing sports medicine and rehabilitation services to dancers.
• Select MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKORT is a division of Select Medical, one of the largest providers of post-acute care in the nation. The Select Medical family of brands includes 25+ physical therapy brands operating 1,850+ centers in 36 states.
• Health Systems (General)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with health systems to provide outpatient physical therapy, critical illness rehabilitation hospitals, and inpatient rehabilitation, expanding the Select Medical care continuum across communities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATI Physical Therapy: One of the largest US outpatient physical therapy networks operating ~900+ clinics across the country, directly competing with KORT in orthopedic, sports, and workers' compensation services with similar specialty programs and payer mix.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: National outpatient physical therapy chain with comparable specialty programs in orthopedic and sports rehab, overlapping in target patient segments and operating similar insurance-billing FFS models.
• Kessler Rehabilitation Center: Sister brand under Select Medical's Outpatient Division with directly comparable outpatient PT services, specialty programs (orthopedics, hand therapy), and the same parent-level operating playbook.
• NovaCare Rehabilitation: Another Select Medical Outpatient Division brand with directly overlapping outpatient PT, occupational therapy, and sports medicine offerings across a similar geographic footprint.
• RUSH Physical Therapy: Select Medical-affiliated outpatient PT brand; directly comparable in services, operating model, and patient population, providing a meaningful internal benchmark for KORT's performance.
• Banner Physical Therapy: Select Medical Outpatient Division brand with directly comparable outpatient PT services, similar operating model, and overlapping specialty programs within a different regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Concentra Group Holdings: Large national occupational health and work-injury network overlapping with KORT's WorkStrategies program on employer services, workers' comp cases, and on-site employer contracts.
• Memorial Hermann / Hospital-Based Outpatient Rehab: Large health systems with hospital-affiliated outpatient PT/rehab compete with KORT for physician referrals, post-acute volumes, and orthopedic/sports medicine patients in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Hinge Health: Digital-first MSK care platform delivering app-based PT for back, joint, and post-surgical conditions without a clinic; competes with KORT for self-funded employer contracts and increasingly for patients with mild-to-moderate conditions.
• Sword Health: AI-enabled virtual PT/MSK platform with employer and payer contracts; emerging substitute for in-clinic rehabilitation episodes, especially for self-pay and employer-sponsored populations that overlap with KORT's segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kortpt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KORTPT
• Facebookfacebook.com/KORTPhysicalTherapy
• Instagraminstagram.com/kortpt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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