US Physical Therapist Elite
Administered by the National Excellence Advisory Benchmark (NEAB)
US Physical Therapist Elite honors exceptional physical therapists nationwide—rehabilitation professionals who deliver outstanding therapeutic expertise, trusted patient care, and comprehensive recovery services through superior clinical excellence and professional integrity.
This Elite recognition is earned through merit-based review of publicly available information and cannot be purchased or applied for.
Our Purpose
The NEAB created US Physical Therapist Elite to identify leaders in physical therapy and rehabilitation—those who consistently demonstrate clinical excellence, therapeutic expertise, and exceptional patient satisfaction through documented achievement.
Our mission: To recognize physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals who deliver exceptional recovery care with integrity and have earned outstanding patient trust through verified excellence in mobility restoration and healing.
Every Elite recognized professional represents years of dedication, clinical expertise, and commitment to excellence in physical therapy and patient rehabilitation.
Selection & Verification
Each NEAB recognition review evaluates:
Publicly available reputation and verified practice information
Professional licensing status and regulatory compliance standing
Consistent patient satisfaction based on publicly available reviews and feedback
Physical therapists that meet NEAB's Elite criteria receive recognition and become eligible to order commemorative awards.
Why Elite Recognition Matters
Independent Review
Not association or advertiser-funded
Merit-Based Selection
Grounded in verified performance and reputation indicators
Patient Confidence
Elite recognition communicates expertise, professionalism, and quality rehabilitation care
For Patients
When you see the Elite Physical Therapist recognition, it represents:
Verified excellence based on publicly available patient satisfaction indicators
Independent recognition by a national professional review organization
Commitment to quality and comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation services
For Physical Therapists
If you've received Elite recognition: