In this episode of the Grow Your Practice Podcast, Chad Madden talks with Heidi Jannenga and Shelley Menk about Rizing Tide, a nonprofit scholarship and mentorship initiative supporting underrepresented physical therapy students and residents. They discuss the PT staffing shortage, the importance of diversity in patient care, and what new graduates are really looking for from employers. Shelley also shares how Rizing Tide helped her pursue residency training and launch her own pelvic health practice.

Learn more at rizing-tide.com.

00:00 - Introduction to Rizing Tide and Today’s Guests

01:15 - Why Heidi Jannenga Started Rizing Tide

03:40 - The Personal Story Behind the Mission

06:45 - Shelley Menk’s Experience as a Rizing Tide Scholar

08:42 - How Rizing Tide Mentorship Works

10:39 - Scholarships, Community, and Employer Connect

15:49 - How Scholars Are Selected

20:17 - What New PT Graduates Want from Employers

25:52 - Shelley’s New Pelvic Health Practice

27:21 - How Practice Owners Can Get Involved