Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets Of The Top 10%

This is something that we hear practice owners struggling with across the country. You simply cannot afford to wear the condition of your team members. Tune in for real world examples and role-play handlings to learn how to let go of the toxic individuals that are dragging your practice down.   Episode at a Glance The longer you let the bad apples stay, the worse the effects  Two types of employee that you don’t want on your team  PIP - Personnel Improvement Program   Training & onboarding is everything 

Are your efforts directed in the wrong area? Are you distracted from your efforts? Many people just do, do, do without taking a step back and thinking, why? Let Brian’s questions in this podcast guide you to a better understanding of yourself and your business approach in private practice.   Episode at a glance:  What is holding you back?  100% of your job, 100% correct  Survey your patients  Acknowledge and validate  Recruiting advice 

We now re-enter the Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) space from a different perspective with Steven Liska, DPT from LimberHealth. Statistics show that 80% of patients' outcomes are determined outside of your clinic in the way that they stick to their plans of care and home exercises. Learn how to infuse more communication and engagement into the therapist-patient relationship - including a mock rollout role play of the service!   Epsidoe at a Glance: RTM complements what’s already being done in your practice  Better patient experience  New income vertical for more revenue  Care navigators (PTs or PTAs) 

We are honored to be joined by John Hopkins and Cornell University alumnus, Dr. Maurice Hinson, for a compelling discussion on the shortcomings of our current healthcare system and the necessity of addressing the root cause of illness through quantum and alternative medicines. Learn how you can incorporate these concepts and practices into your physical therapy clinic. Remember: without inspection, there is no advancement!   Episode at a Glance:Healthcare versus “Healthcost” system Sound and light therapy Evolution of quantum medicine   Spiritual component of healthcare The importance of the Hybrid Model 

As a general rule, people do not like change, and naturally so! Change is an essential part of business, but is often met with resistance from employees. How you choose to handle this is what truly defines you as a leader. Implement this strategy to successfully roll out change in your private practice.    Episode at a Glance: Pilot new programs first  Build a step-by-step plan  Be willing to pivot  Persistence gets the prize  Motivate through purpose 

Today, we address the top considerations that we hear PT owners are struggling to handle with their staff - both clinical and nonclinical. Get back to their purpose in physical therapy, and therefore why you hired them. Make sure you’re transparent about your employment ladder and that you’re applying the two-way street of exchange Episode at a Glance: Physical therapists do not bill  It all starts with purpose  The best clinical schedule  Documentation is crucial  Your clinicians are not marketers 

This week we welcome back our friend Vikram from PT Wired to discuss another approach to RTM (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring). Get educated on RTM and this unique self-service strategy to bring this awesome tool to your patients. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of how you would implement this into your private practice.  Episode at a glance: Self-service RTM model  Interactive communication workflow  Full continuity of practice brand  Control = income 

The technical and mechanical side of private practice is relatively easy, but when you take a closer look, there is a whole mindset side that needs to be addressed. We get on the phones with PTs around the country every day and are starting to hear the familiar tune of external influences and self-doubt. Our response is to empower your free will and self-determinism - the person who has your best interest at heart, is YOU!   The episode at a Glace: You have the power of choice and decision-making  Don’t hang your decisions on the experience of others  Break away from group agreement There is nothing wrong with personal success     

What’s your plan for your next professional phase? This week we cover exit strategies, succession planning and how to enter that next phase of life. There are multiple avenues to go about this - let’s dig deep to get to the root of your purpose and direction in your professional journey.   Episode at a glance:  You shouldn’t feel restricted by your own life  The phases of life  Succession planning versus a company sale  Business strategic planning 

We know everyone’s got AI (artificial intelligence) on their mind, but how does this technology help with efficiency and compliance in the physical therapy space? This week we welcome Kelly Brown, PT from PredictionHealth! Learn how this objective analysis integrates into your EMR system and how it can transform your practice.   Episode at a glance: Informative and actionable data Solves accuracy, compliance, and practice management challenges Saves money and denials and appeals AI is only as good as the people who designed it

You weren’t trained to bill in physical therapy private practice, but there are basic metrics that you should know you’re hitting so that you have certainty in your finance department. This is just another way to overcome the income squeeze that we’ve been discussing. It doesn’t have to be a guessing game - partner with a group that is transparent and trustworthy.   Episode at a Glance: If you're not growing, you're shrinking Practice Owner Q&A What to look for when Outsourcing

To partner or not to partner? That is the question! Honestly: we’re not huge fans of partnerships. However, there is a right way to go about them. Let’s take a good hard look at the topics of timing, the perceived value versus the actual value, and how to get in (or out) of a partnership!    Episode at a glance:  Business partnerships are like marriages The most common points of contention Tips for partnership success Exit strategy

Thinking can create confusion, but DOING does not. Go into action by taking a brave step outside of the box. Let’s not continue to just keep putting a bandaid over a broken system. We don’t have time to dance around the issues, let’s take control and address this head-on.    Episode at a glance:  The difference between needs and wants We are currently in an outdated “fee for service” model Leaders take responsibility Components of the new model

 Education equals empowerment. You no longer have the luxury of continuing to operate as you always have in private practice. Let’s go over the strategies and solutions that will help lessen the blow of the income squeeze that we’ve been discussing and experiencing.   Episode at a glance:  Let’s talk about Economics 5 major challenges we are facing Insurance solutions The Hybrid operating strategy

Today’s podcast takes a clinical and informative turn! How did we get where we are now? Let’s set the stage for how this economic game started so that we can see how this impacts physical therapy, and develop solutions and strategies for the future. Take control of your costs, schedule and technology to create a balanced practice! 

 If this is the future you’re choosing, there is no room to hold back. Have you considered your “why” for going into private practice? Can you be disciplined? Physical Therapy School was not designed to train you to become a practice owner. Get the tools you need to bridge the gap and become the ideal Go-Getter owner!    Episode at a glance: 3 key elements to succeed in private practice Being a Clinical Director is not the same as being the practice owner You also deserve work-life balance Tools for your Startup timeline  

Let’s get a quick reality check here and reflect on where we are in society and healthcare today. The main challenges and stressors we’re experiencing in the physical therapy field comes from this main source: the income squeeze. Let’s discuss where this is coming from, and how you can combat it in your practice.

Do you have power that you aren’t even aware of? The way you overcome the challenges around you is by unlocking the power of your team as a unified force. The way you get employee buy-in is when you provide them with opportunities and make sure that their needs and wants are being met. You are in the business of helping those around you succeed in their positions at your clinic.   Episode at a glance:  You are in the business of helping those around you flourish (versus profit)  Retain your employees through mentorship  Know the Staff hat versus the Post hat  Provide consistent onboarding Seek an annual 15% growth 

This week, we mix things up a little bit. Brian takes on the point of view of the physical therapy owner and asks himself the most common questions that he’s been hearing. Tune in for Brian’s advice on topics ranging from business partnerships, to budgeting for your first private practice, to employee burnout. Don’t let the “tall grass” stop you! Episode at a glance: Don't fall into this trap with partnership Learn how to budget and borrow Improve your personnel management skills

Prediction: Within the next few years, the amount of staff in a physical therapy clinic will greatly reduce. With continual increase in operational and personnel costs and the decrease in insurance reimbursement, you simply can’t afford not to change with the times. By outsourcing, you’re able to focus more revenue and attention on scaling and expanding your practice, and the front desk is an area where this makes a huge impact.