Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%

Do you relate to the hot topics that are circulating as “problems” in the physical therapy world? Unfortunately, burying our heads in the sand will not make them go away. Learn how to master the basics, set the tone and foster a shared reality for your private practice. Remember: only after the group wins do the individual members win.

Episode at a glance:

• Post-onboarding training

• The Two-Way Street

• Environment, Structure, Personnel, Systems of Operation

• Staff certification training

Calling new and veteran therapists alike! Is the APTA’s Private Practice Section conference worth your time? Short answer: yes! We know it’s an investment of time and money, but truly, you can’t afford not to learn the latest in physical therapy and be able to predict its future. Mingle with and learn from the best in our industry!

Episode at a glance:

• Make the investment

• Physical therapy is a “retail business”

• PPS is the place to learn

• Get resources and connections

It’s important that we take a good look at how we can help unburden others, but it really starts with yourself! Don’t burden your staff with things that they didn’t go to school for, and make sure they really know the difference that they make at your clinic. Enhance their skills both personally and professionally, and you will have the best practice in town!

Episode at a glance:

• Strive for betterment

• Minimize admin burdens

• AI and RTM

• Virtual Front Desk

I know we’re coming in hot with this title, but really, we’re addressing the executive mindset! You must have standards of practice and a two-way street implemented in your organization. In other words, learn how to say “no!” Learn how to enable the success of those you work with and how to manage by statistics. 

Episode at a glance:

• Don’t spoil your staff

• 5 things to master as a manager

• Administrative versus worker mindset

• Structure & systems

It might seem contrary to everything else you hear, but you actually can have it all! Let’s evaluate what your work options are in today’s environment. Sit down and bullet point out your ideal scene. Avail yourself to better strategies, protocols and systems that will protect you against any downturns - you can’t afford not to! 

Episode at a glance:

• Growth = viability

• Hire based on performance and goals

• Energy versus emotion

• Definition of effort

There’s nothing wrong with being content and not wanting for anything more. But if you know there’s room for improvement in your company culture and operations, it’s time to invest in yourself and your team. Create the game of professional opportunity for your staff. Running a successful practice in 2024 is not as impossible as you may think!

Episode at a glance:

• Get training beyond PT School 

• Define hats and products

• Post onboarding checklist

• You can’t afford to wear others’ conditions

It’s not about what you do, it’s about what you can do to help others. Today, we are excited to welcome Zak Bartley and Derek Sanborn to introduce the PatientStudio software to our audience. These data experts have developed an EMR with intuitive tools like we’ve never seen before. Look for yourself, and aim to work with people who you know, like and trust!

Episode at a glance:

• Great fit for startups and small-to-medium sized businesses

• Can work with cash and insurance (or a hybrid!)

• The difference between scribe and generative AI

• Live demo!

Connect with PatientStudio at www.patientstudio.com or [email protected] 

If there’s something we don’t know or fully understand, it becomes too easy to sweep it under the rug and ignore it. Compliance might not seem like the #1 area that you should have your attention on as the practice owner, but in this “over-regulated” society, the consequences for not confronting it can be detrimental. Don’t be sloppy with your business operations, ensure that you have the proper safeguards to protect your business. 

Episode at a glance:

• Don’t ignore and justify

• 7 essential elements

• What is your risk management plan?

• Get ongoing support

Back in the 1990’s, we ran the endless cycle of “more patients, more staff, more money” in order to grow our practices. Today, we must realize that people are looking for an experience, and a group that truly cares about them. Your therapists are not in the business of “billing” - they are in the business of giving an abundance of skilled care.

Episode at a glance:

• The 1990’s versus today

• We are a retail provider 

• Physical therapists do not “bill”

• The absolute best schedule

Welcome back! Let’s talk about choosing the right business coach for you. If you plan to open a physical therapy practice, make sure that you work with someone who has a proven track record of success in that field. Ensure that they listen well and are able to put themselves in your shoes. 

Episode at a glance:

• Must be niche-specific

• Make sure they really listen to you

• Willing to learn from others

• Soft personnel management skills