Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%

How can you best succeed in leadership? Don’t forget, as the physical therapy practice owner you’re a leader first, clinician second. We can’t ignore that the cost of doing business continues to skyrocket. The fact is, the better you are able to lead, the more successful your private practice will be for it. Episode at a glance: The definition of leadership The four types of owners Observe, decide and act Leadership concepts and abilities

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:

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 agreementThere 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:

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:

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: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice

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: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice

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: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice

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! Episode at a glance: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private 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: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice

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. Episode at a glance: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private 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 onboardingSeek an annual 15% growth Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice

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: Learn more about how we can get you to the top 10% in physical therapy private practice