NEW Primary Care PODCAST!In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Steve Goostree, a physical therapist working in the digital and hybrid healthcare space. We talked about how important it is for healthcare organizations include digital and hybrid options to improve access to care. We also talked about the employer-sponsored model and how perhaps big third party payers will be a thing of the past in the near future!

In this episode, I had the chance to discuss the importance of lifestyle factors in PT practice with Dr. Mark Shepherd, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, who is the director of the OMPT fellowship and also DPT faculty at Bellin College. Mark provided excellent insight on the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in patients with pain and disability and also shared how Bellin is incorporating this essential topic into their curriculum. You won't want to miss this!

SUPER inspiring episode with Dr. Rekebah Griffith, owner of The ED DPT and author of the newly published book "Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Practice Handbook". We talked about Dr. Griffith's experience working in the ED as a PT and also discussed some specific cases of when and when not to refer to the ED! So much good stuff here.Give her a follow on twitter @theeddpt and check out her website: https://theeddpt.com/Link to her new book: https://a.co/d/fOt8mNW

In this episode, I got the chance to chat with Dr. Seth Peterson, who is the owner of a private practice and The Movement Brainery, a continuing education company with a primary care PT course. We discuss Seth's background and how he incorporates the primary care philosophy into his practice. Check out the Masters in Motion podcast, especially the bonus episode titled "The Woman in the Clock - Mary McMillan" from Jan 13, 2021.Take a look at the movement brainery's primary care PT course: https://themovementbrainery.thinkific.com/courses/primary-care-pt Follow him on Twitter @drsethPT

In this Part 2 episode featuring the Palo Alto VA, I had the chance to chat with Dr. Katie Qiu, a new grad from High Point University who is a current resident. We talked about her experience as a new grad resident in an integrated primary care setting, but also discussed her "why" for wanting to get into a program like this. A great episode, especially for new grads or others interested in residencies!Interested in getting in touch with Dr. Qiu? Follow her on twitter @katieqiu_dpt

In this episode, I had a great discussion with Dr. Rusty Bishop from the Palo Alto VA in California. As the orthopedic residency director at this location, Dr. Bishop describes how his background in the Air Force inspired him to develop an integrated primary care opportunity for his residents. He describes their set-up, how/why they were successful, and future plans. Stay tuned for episode #4 where I chat with Dr. Katie Qiu, who is one of the current residents at this program!Interested in reaching out to Dr. Bishop? Email him at [email protected]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's has a best kept secret....But it shouldn't be a secret!!! Tune in to learn more about how physical therapists are utilized in a team-based care model in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) with Kelly Schroeder, a physical therapist and program director in Milwaukee, WI. This episode draws so much to light about addressing health disparities and social determinants of health. All primary care physical therapists should be aware of, and referring to, PACE programs in their region!Listen in to the Redefine Health Ed Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Youtube, or click the link in bio. Spoiler Alert: a discount code for our courses is waiting for you at the end of this show!#physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #primarycarept #dpt #dptstudent