ATI Physical Therapy Announces Healthcare Veteran Eimile Tansey as Chief People Officer

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ATI Physical Therapy (NYSE: ATIP) announced the appointment of Eimile Tansey as Chief People Officer, effective later this month. Tansey will focus on employee recruiting, hiring, training, and retention to enhance the company's growth strategy. CEO Sharon Vitti praised Tansey's innovative leadership style, highlighting her commitment to employee excellence. With over 20 years of HR experience, including leadership roles at InnovAge and CVS Health, Tansey is expected to promote a culture of inclusivity at ATI. This addition strengthens the company's executive team, which now includes three women.

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• Eimile Tansey, with over 20 years of HR experience, joins as Chief People Officer, focusing on employee recruitment and retention.
• Tansey's appointment emphasizes ATI's commitment to inclusivity and employee excellence.

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BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), the largest single-branded outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, today announced that Eimile Tansey will be joining the company later this month as Chief People Officer. Tansey will lead ATI's priority initiatives to drive excellence in employee recruiting, hiring, training and retention as critical elements of the Company's growth strategy.

"Eimile truly puts the 'people' part first as a Chief People Officer," said ATI Chief Executive Officer Sharon Vitti. "In committing to the importance of hiring and retaining our best people — from our clinical care providers to our corporate support staff and everyone in between — we knew we needed someone who understands the human element of delivering outstanding patient care. We couldn't be happier to have found just that person in Eimile. She is an innovative, transformative leader and we are excited to have her join our strong, high-performing team."

In a field in which more than 60% of clinicians are women, Tansey joins Vitti and Chief Legal Officer Diana Chafey as the third woman on the Company's executive leadership team. Among her early priorities, Tansey emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of inclusivity.

"In talking with Sharon and other ATI leaders, it was clear they understand that our people are the single biggest key to our success. They are ATI. It's who we are," Tansey said. "I am humbled to have been chosen to lead such a vital function at a mission-driven company that is all about serving people. I look forward to continuing to build on the history of excellence our team has established at ATI as a relentlessly patient-focused team."

Tansey has more than 20 years' experience in Human Resources and Operations across a variety of industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and more, including more than 15 years in leadership and executive roles. She comes to ATI after having most recently served as Chief People Officer at elder-care provider InnovAge. Prior to that, Tansey held various HR leadership positions at CVS Health for more than a decade, rising to Vice President of Human Resources. She holds a Master of Science, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Ohio Wesleyan University.

About ATI Physical Therapy

At ATI Physical Therapy, we are passionate about potential. Every day, we restore it in our patients and activate it in our team members in our more than 900 locations in 25 states. With outcomes from more than 2.5 million unique patient cases, ATI is making strides in the industry by setting quality standards designed to deliver predictable outcomes for our patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) issues. ATI's offerings span across a broad spectrum for MSK-related issues. From preventative services in the workplace and athletic training support to outpatient clinical services and online physical therapy via our online platform, CONNECT™, a complete list of our service offerings can be found at ATIpt.com. ATI is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Category: Leadership

Contact:
Rob Manker, Director of Customer Marketing & Public Relations 
ATI Physical Therapy
Warren.Manker@atipt.com 
630-296-2222 x7432

Media Relations:
Sean Leous
ICR Westwicke
Sean.Leous@Westwicke.com 
646-866-4012

Investor Relations:
Joanne Fong, SVP, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations
ATI Physical Therapy
Joanne.Fong@atipt.com 
630-296-2222 x7131

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FAQ

Who is Eimile Tansey in relation to ATIP?

Eimile Tansey is the newly appointed Chief People Officer at ATI Physical Therapy, effective August 2022.

What will Eimile Tansey focus on at ATI?

Tansey will lead initiatives in recruiting, hiring, training, and retention as part of ATI's growth strategy.

How many women are on ATI's executive leadership team after Tansey's appointment?

With Eimile Tansey's appointment, there are now three women on ATI's executive leadership team.

What is the stock symbol for ATI Physical Therapy?

The stock symbol for ATI Physical Therapy is ATIP.