Physical Therapy Private Practice: Secrets of the Top 10%

What is true leadership? What does that look like for you? Being a physical therapy practice owner is different than just being a great clinician. We are facing some serious headwinds going into 2023, so let's get all the help we can to achieve our goals. Identify the symptoms of poor leadership and strengthen your qualities for true leadership!   Episode at a glance: You are the owner first and P...

Let's tackle the crises of hiring, Net revenue and getting new patients - three challenges that you can solve NOW! Utilize these actionable tips to stand out, enrich those around you, get your payroll costs down and increase your number of new patients. We'll continue to help you solve the "supply chain shortage" at our session at PPS 2022!   Episode at a glance: Outpace the hiring challenges Gain...

Let's move into the 21st century of physical therapy operations. Is it advantageous for you to pursue a virtual front desk system? We are excited to continue learning how we can bring this great service to practices across the country and to forward innovation in our industry. Now is the time to think differently!   Episode at a glance: Coming out of beta testing with MEG's Virtual Front Desk Pros...

Yes, you read that right. What can we do about another insurance cut to the physical therapy private practice profession? How do we out-create it? You can't do it alone today. Use the power of communication and recruit help through training so you can stay ahead of the curve.    Episode at a glance: Achievement is the Net result of doingness Join the PPS community (we'll see you at PPS 2022!) Be t...

Things are constantly changing in business, and in your physical therapy practice. You'll want to start by optimizing your practice to create the ideal company culture. Stop riding the ups and downs of the rollercoaster by implementing these tools and ensuring that there is no area of uncertainty in your practice.       Episode at a glance:  How do you handle stress?   You deserve work-life balanc...

Let's get back to the basics: it's all about your mindset. Stop wasting your money and time - instead, put it towards investing in your practice, those around you, and in training to strengthen yourself as a practice owner. No matter which professional direction you decide to go in physical therapy private practice, there is training available to you!    Episode at a glance:  Being a good therapis...

We are excited to welcome Dr. Heidi Jannenga from WebPT back onto the podcast! In this episode, Heidi and Brian dive into the major trends and highlights from the robust and collaborative State of Rehab Therapy Report that the WebPT team recently published. Join us for a compelling conversation on employee retention & compensation, company culture, and the direction of the physical therapy industr...

We graduated from PT School as competent staff therapists, NOT as billers! The top 10% of practices know to outsource their billing so that they have the time and attention to focus on the millions of other components of running a successful private practice. Learn how to have more control over your income and how to manage your finances in this episode!   Episode at a glance:  What is the team st...

Do you know the difference between scaling and expansion? Do you have your leadership and management in order? Once you've fully optimized your physical space, it's time to learn how to get the structure, systems and tools to expand your operations across your community!    Episode at a glance:  It's easier to follow decisions than to make them   Scale within your four walls   Get started with you...

There are several common denominators for success, but these demand that you STOP: Worrying about payroll? Waiting for things to change? Wanting instead of doing? Don't ride the physical therapy rollercoaster; learn how to grab the steering wheel and take back control!   Episode at a glance:  Turn the "patient faucet" on and off through marketing Plan, decide, budget   If you keep doing what you'r...

As promised, in this episode Brian picks up the actual interview day, how to handle any responses, and how to "close" them as a long-term employee. Tune in to learn how to truly get to know the person, and how to accurately evaluate them as a professional. Make joining your team one of the best decisions your candidate has ever made!    Episode at a glance:  Be transparent   Know the red flags    ...

We know that the labor force has been challenging (depending on where you are) for various reasons. It's essential to identify the mental attitudes and mindsets you might run into and know how to attract the most capable employees. Episode at a glance:  People will come in on temporary basis (and not tell you)   5 Phase Hiring Program   Look for people who are willing, wanting and able   Ask about...

We know that our purpose is to help in physical therapy and beyond, but we also know that we can always strive to better serve, every day. Honestly, the secrets for success start with you. Let's decode the 4 secrets for true profitability in physical therapy private practice.    Episode at a glance:  Be willing to not know   Become 20% Net profitable (or greater)   You can't plan if you don't know...

We hear great leaders say it all the time: we often learn the most from our failures. Money, time and people will ebb and flow, and it's important not to sit in your losses or take them personally. How are you going to become an experienced expert if you're not willing to fail? Learn the two sides of failure and how you can be better for it!   Episode at a glance:  Be bold versus reckless   Be wil...

Today, it's story time! Over Brian's 30 years of experience as both a treating therapist and private practice coach, he's come across a number of situations that he's learned and grown from. And now we pass them along to you! Dive in and learn how to improve these areas of your physical therapy private practice.    Episode at a glance:  Businesses need to reinvent themselves after the 10-year mark...

Believe it or not, there is actually something that we can do as PT's about the current state of things. This is for you, the practice owner or the staff therapist, about how you can protect yourself in business today. Learn how to take the reins and thrive in physical therapy private practice despite a challenging economy.     Episode at a glance:  You cannot "cut" your way to prosperity    Avoid...

Today, Brian shares his success story with his back procedure and interviews the physician behind it, Dr. Guyer! Dr. Guyer is one of the principal surgeons at the Texas Back Institute . Have you had patients with similar spinal problems? You'll definitely want to know about this technology!   Episode at a glance:  Learn about this hidden gem! Listen to your patients!   Education is power   Lean in...

This week we invite a special guest, our very own Laura Loman, DPT to join us for a discussion on Pediatrics! Have you considered incorporating Peds into your practice? Or making it your niche specialty? Learn how to broaden your services to include the whole family in your community. Episode at a glance:  Get more lifetime value of patient   Incorporate cash-based services   Obtain stable reimbur...

Quinn Worden is the Founder & CEO of PT United , a company providing supply chain solutions and software for physical therapists. Explore this automation to out-create yesterday and be able to focus more on your hat as an entrepreneur. Learn how to prioritize your patients' experience, lower your costs, and save time in this episode.     Episode at a glance:  The right product at the right time =...

We had a fantastic time at WebPT's Ascend 2022 Conference in Charlotte, NC! Between our full-length presentation and two round-table "Exchanges", plus absorbing the great information from others' sessions, we feel we got a true finger on the pulse of the top challenges, solutions and focuses of physical therapy owners across the country. This is our recap of the event!   Episode at a glance:  Asce...

Today we welcome guests Ellen Tomsic, PT and Jason Waz, PT to discuss how to reclaim your power in private practice through the use of innovative technology. We know it can be difficult to break from the comfort of how you've always done things, but sometimes positive change requires a leap of faith! Don't let yourself get taken advantage of - apply these tips to soar in private practice.    Episo...

Are you blissfully discontent? We've been hearing from owners all around the country recently about what is most important to them. Wherever you are in your physical therapy career, you can achieve freedom through the combination of financial stability and time flexibility. Learn how in this episode!   Episode at a glance:  Do you have lack of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)? Map out your Id...

We are on the tip of a new paradigm in physical therapy practice management. If the top 10% of practices are doing it, we're training on it, and you can be doing it too. One of the things they are doing is surrounding themselves with the best and the brightest people. Spoiler alert: it's all about the mindset!   Episode at a glance:  Apply the two-way street  concept The interview is not a negotia...

We hear challenges every day from owners all around the country. One of these major challenges are recruiting & hiring. Give this episode a listen to learn how to keep your eyes open for red flags and put the "work" back into work-life balance as the practice owner.  Episode at a glance:  Don't wear others conditions   Exchange in abundance   If it's not made, it's not paid   Delegation: stop aski...

If you've heard about this model before, we've worked to continually try to refine it for you. Definition of the Hybrid Model: a clinical practice that uses a hybrid of the traditional insurance model and the cash-based practice model. You can do both! Learn how to create the greatest level of exchange that you can with every patient.    Episode at a glance:  Add differentiators in your clinic   M...