RUSH Physical Therapy

What RUSH Physical Therapy does

RUSH Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating as a regional brand within Select Medical's Outpatient Division (NYSE: SEM). The firm delivers fee-for-service rehabilitation across a portfolio that includes core outpatient physical therapy plus specialty sub-brands such as ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, CoreVia Pelvic Health, RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy, and the WorkStrategies Program for occupational injury prevention and management. Patient-facing and clinical offerings span orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine, neurologic, vestibular, cognitive, concussion, hand, TMJ, amputee, bone health, speech, and pediatric therapy, supported by advanced in-clinic technologies including the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, blood flow restriction therapy, cupping, and Hyperice recovery equipment, plus a HIPAA-compliant telerehab platform for remote sessions.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance-billed outpatient PT sessions (covering copays, deductibles, and coinsurance), workers' compensation contracts with employers, case managers, payers, and insurers, and B2B sales of specialized rehabilitation programs to health systems and enterprises. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with complimentary consultations, direct access (no physician referral required in most states), physician and workers' compensation referral networks, and sports medicine partnerships with professional teams, colleges, and community organizations. RUSH is part of Select Medical's 1,850+ center outpatient footprint across 36 states, backed by 7,000+ licensed therapists and a data asset of 13+ million patient-reported outcomes surveys used to standardize evidence-informed treatment protocols. The company maintains 501–1,000 employees and is not a standalone entity — fundraising, equity events, and corporate-level M&A activity occur at the Select Medical parent level rather than the RUSH brand level.

Name

RUSH Physical Therapy

Legal name

RUSH Physical Therapy (a division of Select Medical)

Website

https://rushpt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

RUSH Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy provider and regional brand within Select Medical's Outpatient Division, delivering fee-for-service rehabilitation, specialty programs (cancer, pelvic health, pediatric, work injury), and sports medicine to individual patients, employers, and professional sports organizations across 36 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO), PT Program Management & School District Contract Staffing (EDAKAGAM)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Rehabilitation services
• Work injury prevention
• Sports medicine therapy
• Specialized rehabilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Services: Fee-for-service outpatient physical therapy sessions billed to insurance or paid directly by patients. The company submits claims to medical insurance plans on behalf of patients and bills for copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
2. Workers' Compensation Services: Physical and occupational therapy services for work-related injuries through the WorkStrategies Program, partnering with employers, case managers, payers, and insurers.
3. Specialized Programs: Specialized rehabilitation programs including sports medicine, cancer rehabilitation (ReVital), pelvic health (CoreVia), pediatric therapy, and work injury prevention sold to employers and health systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RUSH Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy provider operating as part of Select Medical's Outpatient Division, delivering evidence-informed rehabilitation services across 1,850+ centers in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The company offers core physical therapy and specialty services (orthopedic, post-surgical, chronic pain), augmented by specialized programs including ReVital cancer rehabilitation, CoreVia pelvic health, RUSH Kids pediatric therapy, WorkStrategies work injury prevention, and sports medicine. Services are delivered via in-center treatment, telerehab, and home-based care, supported by advanced technologies such as the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy.

Product overview

RUSH Physical Therapy is a healthcare services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services. The core offering is Physical Therapy and Specialty Services, which is enhanced by multiple specialized sub-brands and programs: RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy (pediatric services), ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation (cancer care), CoreVia Pelvic Health (pelvic floor therapy), and the WorkStrategies Program (work injury management). The company also operates Advanced Technology offerings including AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and Cupping Therapy. Additional specialty services include Hand Therapy, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Concussion Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Vestibular Rehabilitation, TMJ Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Bone Health, Recovery and Reconditioning, and Speech Therapy. The network spans over 1,850 centers across 36 states serving as part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy and Specialty Services Core outpatient physical therapy services for general patients treating back and neck pain, orthopedic injuries, pre- and post-operative conditions, chronic pain, and soft-tissue injuries.
• ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Comprehensive cancer rehabilitation program providing specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapy for cancer patients and survivors, addressing pain, fatigue, mobility, and cognitive issues from cancer treatment.
• RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy Multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy services for children from birth to age 21 including physical, occupational, speech, applied behavior analysis, and specialized feeding services.
• CoreVia Pelvic Health Specialized pelvic floor physical therapy program providing care for men, women, and children experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and pelvic pain.
• WorkStrategies Program Comprehensive work injury prevention and management program including post-offer employment testing, work hardening, ergonomic evaluations, and functional capacity evaluations for employers and workers' compensation partners.
• Sports Medicine Sports physical therapy services for athletes and active individuals including injury treatment, prehabilitation, performance training, concussion management, and return-to-sport protocols.
• Hand Therapy Specialized treatment by certified hand therapists for hand, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder injuries including custom splints, wound care, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Neurologic Rehabilitation Therapy program for patients with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and ALS focusing on movement, speech, and daily living skills.
• Amputee Rehabilitation Pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training program for patients with upper or lower extremity limb loss, including mobility training, residual limb care, and phantom pain management.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy targeting rebuilding cognitive functions including memory, attention, perception, learning, planning, and judgment impaired by stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, or neurological disease.
• Concussion Rehabilitation Comprehensive concussion treatment program including vestibular rehabilitation, vision therapy, balance training, cervical treatment, and return-to-play protocol.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Treatment for inner ear disorders causing dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems including BPPV repositioning maneuvers and exercises to restore vestibular function.
• TMJ Rehabilitation Treatment for temporomandibular disorders affecting jaw function, including manual therapy, ergonomic retraining, and exercises for jaw movement and pain relief.
• Speech Therapy Treatment for communication and swallowing disorders including aphasia, voice challenges, dysphagia, cognitive deficits, and specialized programs like LSVT for Parkinson's disease.
• Bone Health Program Treatment program for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis including exercises, manual therapy, orthotics, and education to improve bone density, strength, flexibility, and balance.
• Recovery and Reconditioning Holistic rehabilitation program for rebuilding strength, endurance, and mobility after acute or chronic health issues, hospital stays, or illness, involving multiple therapy disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.4% of respondents said their therapist was caring, compassionate and encouraging
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago White SoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional baseball team receiving sports medicine, physical therapy and athletic training services from RUSH Physical Therapy to keep athletes healthy and competing.
• Edgewater FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional soccer team receiving sports medicine and physical therapy services.
• Chicago UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional soccer organization receiving sports medicine and athletic training services.
• DePaul UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege athletic program receiving sports medicine and physical therapy services for student-athletes.
• Illinois Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity athletic program receiving sports medicine and physical therapy services.
• Purdue Northwest UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity athletic program receiving sports medicine and physical therapy services.
• Chicago Area Runners AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity running organization partnered for injury prevention education and services for runners.
• Health Systems and HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the nation's largest provider of post-acute care, Select Medical partners with industry-leading health systems to provide outpatient physical therapy, critical illness rehabilitation hospitals, and inpatient rehabilitation, expanding the care continuum across communities.
• Employers and Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkStrategies Program partners with employers, case managers, payers, and insurers across industries including fire department, healthcare facilities, airline providers, warehouse management, grocery and food distribution, casino and gaming, construction, meat packing, restaurants, municipalities, trucking, and educational institutions for work injury prevention and management.
• Clinicians and Practice OwnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRUSH Physical Therapy actively seeks like-minded companies and clinicians to join their family of brands through acquisition or partnership, offering professional and financial growth through their network of experienced clinicians, day-to-day operations support, best practices, and peer support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical Holdings: Parent company of RUSH Physical Therapy (NYSE: SEM); operates the broader Outpatient Division that houses RUSH and other regional brands including NovaCare, Select Physical Therapy, and Kessler. Comparable as the consolidated platform of which RUSH is one brand.
• Concentra Group Holdings: Operates a national network of occupational health clinics including physical therapy, work injury treatment, and employer-focused WorkStrategies-style programs; broadly overlaps with RUSH's workers' compensation and employer service lines at scale.
• Encompass Health: Large publicly traded post-acute provider (NYSE: EHC) of inpatient rehabilitation and home health; adjacent to RUSH on the post-acute care continuum and overlaps in select outpatient/home health segments, though primarily focused on inpatient rehab.

Direct peers

• ATI Physical Therapy: One of the largest U.S. outpatient physical therapy chains operating hundreds of clinics across multiple states, offering orthopedic, sports medicine, and workers' comp services — directly comparable in scale, service mix, and target patient base to RUSH Physical Therapy.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: Publicly traded operator (NYSE: USPH) of ~600 outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics nationwide, with comparable industrial/occupational and workers' comp service lines and a similar partnership/acquisition growth strategy.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Large multi-state outpatient PT provider offering orthopedic, sports medicine, occupational therapy, and specialized programs (pelvic health, concussion, pediatrics) — directly competitive with RUSH on service breadth, target customer, and clinical positioning.
• Ivy Rehab Network: Multi-state outpatient PT and occupational therapy network with pediatric (Ivy Rehab for Kids) and pelvic health sub-brands, serving similar patient populations and employer/insurer contracts; aggressive partnership-based growth model mirrors RUSH's strategy.
• PT Solutions: Outpatient physical therapy operator with a strong partnership model linking clinics to hospitals and health systems, offering similar specialty programs (sports, neuro, pelvic health); competes for the same physician referral and employer channels.
• BenchMark Physical Therapy: Multi-state outpatient PT chain (part of U.S. Physical Therapy network of brands) offering orthopedic, sports, and work-injury services with similar employer partnership and direct-to-consumer acquisition tactics as RUSH.

Regional players

• MedStar Health (Outpatient Rehab): Major Mid-Atlantic health system with outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services across clinics; represents the hospital-system-owned competitor category that competes with RUSH for physician referrals in shared geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RUSHpt
• Instagraminstagram.com/rushphysicaltherapy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rush-physical-therapy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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