PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

Why Physical Therapy Keeps Underselling Itself


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Why aren’t physical therapists paid like doctors — even though the outcomes prove they should be?


In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy sits down with Josh Bailey, PT, to unpack the uncomfortable truth about reimbursement, CPT codes, employer contracting, and why physical therapy keeps getting boxed into time-based billing instead of value-based care.


Josh shares:

  • Why early PT saves 50% of downstream costs — and why payers still ignore it
  • How CPT code 97110 commoditized physical therapy
  • The biggest diagnostic mistakes around plantar fasciitis
  • Why grit, effort, and reps matter more than credentials
  • And his mic-drop case for treating PTs like doctors — in pay, productivity, and respect


This episode is a must-listen for clinic owners, healthcare leaders, and PTs who want more than burnout and flat reimbursement.


⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why PT Isn’t Paid Like Medicine

03:45 – Incentives, Insurance, and Misaligned Value

10:30 – Why CPT Codes Limit PT’s Worth

17:15 – Plantar Fasciitis: What PT School Got Wrong

26:45 – Effort, Grit, and the Path to Mastery

35:30 – Hiring for Character Over Credentials

44:50 – The Amazon Prime Lesson in Value

50:35 – Parting Shot: Treat PTs Like Doctors


Guest & Resources
  • Josh Bailey on LinkedIn: jbaileypt
  • Rehab Associates: https://rehabassociatesracva.com
  • PT Management Group of Virginia: https://ptmgva.com
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PT Pintcast - Physical TherapyBy Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast

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