Bolingbrook, June 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATI Physical Therapy (ATI), one of the nation’s largest providers of physical therapy, today announced that ATI early intervention specialists, Tiffany Yam and Lucas Dargo, will speak at the 69 th annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Clinical Symposium and Athletic Therapy (AT) Expo.
ATI’s expert presentations are scheduled for June 27 and 28, and will highlight relevant industry topics and trends for graduating students entering the athletic training and physical therapy field.
Touted as the best conference for continuing education and professional development opportunities, athletic trainers from across the country will partake in the annual NATA Clinical Symposium & AT Expo to network and learn more about certification, licensure, education, and other industry advancements and updates. As well, more than 320 companies will showcase innovations in the field of athletic training.
ATI Physical Therapy will be well represented at the event with a branded booth to showcase service offerings and career opportunities as well as presentations from leading experts. Among the presentations, topics will highlight: career development and opportunity for new physical therapists and athletic trainers as well as characteristics to hone as an occupational health employee.
“The skills of athletic training and physical therapy continue to be paramount for the health and longevity of the American public, especially in manufacturing, transportation and service settings,” says Chet Brandon, vice president of operations, ATI Worksite Solutions. “ATI continues to emphasize investment in the emerging healthcare workforce. When given opportunities to network with experienced professionals, the next generation of practitioners learns valuable skills which they are then able to implement in occupational health environments. This generates a workforce that continues to improve and advance healthcare treatment and wellbeing not only for patients, but also for workers and professionals.”
Speakers and topics at the conference include*: Poster Presentation: Desired Hiring Characteristics for Occupational Health Athletic Training Employees Lucas Dargo - Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:30a.m. ATSS Career RoundTable Discussion Tiffany Yam - Thursday, June 28, 2018, 10:15a.m.
*for a complete, up-to-date schedule, please visit the official NATA Clinical Symposium website
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About ATI Physical Therapy
ATI is a privately held, nationally recognized healthcare company, specializing in outpatient rehabilitation and adjacent healthcare services. With a focus on delivering a remarkable experience to every patient, every day, ATI has more than 750 locations from coast to coast. ATI was named “Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation” by ADVANCE magazine, and was one of the first physical therapy companies in the country to achieve URAC Core Accreditation, a mark of distinction that recognizes its commitment to quality healthcare. Based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, ATI gives back to communities across the country through the ATI Foundation, a non-profit established by ATI, which has provided more than $4 million in resources and funding to children with physical impairments. For more information on ATI Physical Therapy, and a complete list of clinic locations, services and the ATI Foundation, please visit ATIpt.com
Clifton O'Neal ATI Physical Therapy 630-296-2222 clifton.oneal@atipt.com
