speech language pathologist

physical therapist

patient coordinator

human resources assistant

accounting assistant

Associates in Pediatric Therapy

I started at APT for my CFY and have not had a great experience. Pros include a flexible schedule that allows you to move kids around, cancel when needed, etc. The other therapists have been great and helpful. Cons, are much easier to find. The pay is on a level scale (payed based on how many hours you bill), but this means you are only paid when kids show up which is rare. Holidays are not paid as an hourly therapist. Hourly rate is great on paper, but hours are never consistent. There are no repercussions for no shows/cancellations besides pulling them from the caseload eventually. My paychecks have been extremely low for having 6.5 years of schooling. Parent contact is also entirely up to you. You are encouraged to give families your personal cell phone number (or Google number) so they can contact you personally. This seems great at first, but is extremely overwhelming, as I receive multiple texts and phone calls a day from parents. Documentation is also only compensated for $8 an hour. You better make sure you count every bit of documentation time to make your pay worth it. The rollover time for paperwork is fine, but if you do any initial evals on Friday, you are expected to have this completed and do the work over the weekend. This is difficult in the beginning due to most of your schedule being initial evaluations. This truly looks like the picture perfect job on paper and social media, but it’s far from it. Also, read the contract thoroughly before signing anything. Just a warning 

The company constantly emphasizes "work-life balance," but the reality is far from it. The productivity expectations are so exhausting that I often find myself bringing work home just to keep up. It's frustrating and unsustainable.

The pay is extremely low compared to industry standards, especially considering the workload and expectations. New clinics are being opened constantly, but they’re severely understaffed with minimal support. It feels like the focus is on rapid expansion rather than taking care of the hardworking employees already on staff.

Additionally, the "community service" requirements are misleading. They’re not about genuine community outreach but rather free marketing efforts disguised as volunteer work.

I love being a speech therapist and making a difference in children's lives, but I can’t recommend this clinic as a great place to work. Until leadership prioritizes fair pay, realistic expectations, and genuine staff support, it will continue to be a stressful and undervaluing workplace.

I wouldn't really recommend any friend to work here. They mostly hire new grads who don't know their true worth as therapists and so it's easy to get taken advantage of. The pay isn't competitive and it's super inconsistent. Even with a full caseload of 40+ patients, I was earning less than what my spouse made working minimum wage. You are encouraged to overwork yourself to "earn" bonuses, volunteer for an extra hour of PTO because the PTO accrual rate (1-1.5 hours) is so low. There aren't any paid sick days so if you get sick, you have to take unpaid days. It's a shame because the other therapists are truly wonderful people who go above and beyond for their patients, but that doesn't have anything to do with APT as a company. APT is great at identifying who would be a fantastic employee, they're just terrible at retaining them because they're such a bad place to work for. 

I had the opportunity to work for this company during the time it was led by Renea Sageser. During that period, the company had a very positive culture that focused on teamwork, respect, and appreciation for employees.

Since leadership has changed, the workplace environment has shifted. There have been a number of staffing changes that have affected morale, particularly among long-term employees.

Compensation and benefits are honestly not even worth it and not as competitive as some other employers in the area, and while PTO is accrued, it may not always be easy to schedule.

Overall, the company feels very different from the organization it once was, and many employees who experienced the previous culture have noticed the change. The CEO, Kimberly, had been heard talking to employees like they are insignificant. Stating “everyone is replaceable.” 
I would never recommend this place as a place of employment to anyone, not after the change in management. 

A typical workday is very busy.  Back-to-back clients due to the outpatient culture and needs.  Always have to be aware of time so everyone carried their phones with them and used timers for the children.  I learned that I need to have a good relationship/foundation with my OT from the beginning, or it will be a set up for not being successful.  This is a very busy environment with kids in and out all day long so you also have to be able to handle a lot of mental stress/switching gears.   When a child is progressing and meeting his goals and the parents are seeing this progress.  That is the most rewarding.  Also, the children being happy and engaged during treatments sessions. 

Working at APT was a horrible experience. I don’t know of anyone that stays there more than a year other than those in management positions. They keep you there for a year by charging you thousands of dollars to leave before your first year contract is up. You are a cog in their machine, and your job is to make them money. If you are sick it is your job to text each parent individually to cancel the days sessions. Unrealistic expectations. My schedule was “opened” for times I didn’t want to work before I was told that I should have blocked off those times. So I was there 10 hour days, and also typing at night. If clients cancel or are sick, you don’t get paid. I can’t recommend working anywhere less than I recommend working for APT. 

I genuinely love my fellow therapists and our support team. Communication is excellent between supervisors and therapists, and hard work is frequently recognized and rewarded. Supervisors are consistently inquiring as to ways they can better support their therapists. Different pay models are available for those wanting the pay of a high-productivity schedule or the flexibility on an hourly position. Funds are available for therapists who want to pursue specialties or certifications. Bonuses are available for reaching billable hour goals. 

I love working at APT. The people I work with are kind and supportive. The kids are so fun. I always feel like I have tons of resources at my fingertips. My supervisor works hard to make sure I have the materials I need. They are easy to talk to and approach. When I started my caseload was very large and I had so many people each day checking in on me and making sure I felt supported and could ask for help. Leadership is very caring and intentional and personable. I love coming to work every day! 

This company means well and I think they truly want to help kids progress in therapy. The owner and management are nice people. However, the offices in Tennessee are a newer acquisition and they are still working on establishing a strong support system/mentorship/guidelines in those offices. While I think they are trying to improve on this, it was a very hard place to have my first job as a new grad. Minimal mentorship, large patient caseloads, and small clinics/not a lot of equipment. The pay is low compared to area other area places. High turnover rate due to burnout and low pay. Rewarding work like all pediatric therapy, but there are better area companies to work for.

I am surrounded by dedicated therapists, staff and supervisors that help me grow and succeed as therapist. I know they will help me with whatever I need to be successful! We also offer a mentorship program that was really helpful when I was starting out as a new therapist. I love that APT allows me to have a flexible schedule, so that I can achieve a good work/life balance for me and my family. I truly enjoy the people I work with and the opportunities APT has given me to develop myself as a professional!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Speech language pathologist 4 salaries reported	$40.50 per hour
Physical therapist 1 salary reported	$64,000 per year
Patient coordinator 6 salaries reported	$14.92 per hour
Human resources assistant 1 salary reported	$40,500 per year
Accounting assistant 2 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour

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