Today, we're joined by Kyle Covington, president of the APTA and associate professor at Duke University. From clinician to educator to national advocate, he's spent decades shaping the future of physical therapy.

In this conversation, we dig into the biggest challenges facing PT today—payment, administrative burden, and burnout—along with where the profession is headed next. We talk innovation, advocacy, evolving practice models, and what it will take to support the next generation of physical therapists

Today we're joined by MacKenzie Winkler, Vice President, Process and Product Development at ATI Physical Therapy. Mackenzie is truly a trailblazer, leading the charge on one of the most important evolutions in healthcare today: hybrid care and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring.We’ll dive into the why behind investing in hybrid care and RTM, how it was rolled out across such a massive organization, the results she’s seeing, and, most importantly, what it really means for both patients and providers.Throughout this episode, MacKenzie refers to PT Wired, which is now Prompt Engage.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brian Gallagher, founder and CEO of MEG, a Provana company. Brian has spent his career coaching physical therapists and business owners, and today he’s diving into what it really takes to go from clinician to entrepreneur. From mindset shifts to creating scalable systems, Brian shares the lessons, pitfalls, and practical steps that every start-up clinic needs to launch and grow a thriving private practice. 

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Tamira Prince, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami. 

Dr. Prince brings a unique blend of clinical experience, educational insight, and research expertise—especially in effective patient education and clinical documentation. 

We’ll talk about how her work is transforming DPT education, and how innovative tools like Prompt are helping students build stronger clinical reasoning skills and readiness for real-world practice. 

Today we’re hearing from the next generation of leaders in rehab. We're joined by Mason Myers, recipient of the APTA’s 2024 Outstanding Student Award and founder of Adaptive Endeavors, a powerful initiative advancing wellness and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. 

From student leadership to advocacy, Mason is helping shape the future of physical therapy with passion and purpose. We’ll dive into his journey, his vision for the profession, and what today’s top students are really looking for in the workplace. 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Collie, CEO of Highbar Physical Therapy, and one of the few female clinician executives in enterprise physical therapy. We discuss the challenges clinicians face in reaching the executive level, the role of private equity in healthcare, and how to cultivate the next generation of clinician leaders. 

Billing is one of the biggest challenges for physical therapy clinics—insurance denials, complex coding, changing regulations, and administrative burdens can disrupt cash flow and create operational headaches. 

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Grover, COO of an outpatient orthopedic PT practice and co-owner of Optimized Transition Partners, to break down when you should outsource your billing or bring it in house.

In this episode, we’re exploring recent research on what creates an outstanding clinical affiliation experience for students. Joining us is Dr. Lauren Snowdon, Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor at Seton Hall University, who will share insights from her recent study, 'TikTok and Guac: Students’ Belonginess During Clinical Educational Experiences.” 

From practical tools for clinical instructors to key trends shaping the future of the rehab industry, this episode is packed with takeaways for educators, practice owners, and students alike. 

In this episode, Marla Ranieri and Drew Contreras, PT, DPT and VP of Strategic Affairs at the APTA, have a conversation about the identity crisis in physical therapy and what it takes to redefine our role in the healthcare ecosystem. 

We’ll dig into workforce challenges, innovative clinical models, and how PTs can lead as primary care providers—backed by data, real-world experience, and future-focused strategies. 

Whether you’re a clinic owner, educator, or clinician on the ground, this episode is all about stepping into what's next.

In this episode, we talk with Larry Benz, founder of Confluent Health and industry expert, about the critical issue of clinician shortage in physical therapy.

Larry shares insights on addressing burnout, retaining talented PTs, and creating sustainable business models. He discusses the importance of treating clinicians as autonomous professionals, implementing effective mentoring programs, and establishing clear pathways for clinical growth.