Practice Growth Podcast

Sean Lordan went from being a clinician to launching his own practice and scaling quickly to 5 locations. And unlike many practice owners, Sean’s next stage of growth isn’t being limited by hiring. In his world, finding and developing great clinicians is a strength, not a bottleneck. We’re going to dig into how he finds and develops top 1% talent, what makes his clinic a magnet for high-performing...

Discover how to implement revenue share and variable compensation models to create a sustainable, thriving physical therapy practice. This final installment of the series explores practical budgeting strategies, effective therapist buy-in techniques, and ways to overcome common barriers to adoption. Learn why transitioning to these models is existential for the profession and how it can improve em...

Today's guest, Jason Collin, has been a clinician, a clinic owner, and a leadership coach, and he now runs PT Revolution, a PT clinic and performance training facility in the Lake Tahoe area. He also earned a doctorate in organizational leadership, where his research became a framework he calls the High Performance Team Effect: clarity, connection, and communication. In this episode, Jason bre...

What if paying your therapists more was actually the key to higher margins, lower turnover, and a more sustainable practice? In this episode, Larry and Jason unpack why physical therapy's over-reliance on salary and hourly pay is quietly undermining the profession. and what to do about it. This episode is a roadmap for practice owners ready to stop losing therapists and start building a workpl...

What do payers actually care about, and how can physical therapists use that knowledge to their advantage? Host Marla Ranieri sits down with Dana Pommel Strauss, PT, DPT, Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs at a Fortune 10 company, for a candid look at how reimbursement decisions are made and what the shift to value-based care means for the PT profession. Dana shares what metri...

What keeps top therapists from leaving and how do you build a team that stays? In this episode, we sit down with JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, Senior Vice President of Rehabilitation at HSS, the #1 orthopedic hospital in the country. With over 33 years of experience, JeMe has built one of the most respected rehab departments in the nation. We break down the career ladder she created, how it drives clinician...

In this Practice Growth Podcast mini-series kickoff,Jason Wambold and Larry Benz dive into one of the most pressing issues in physical therapy today: compensation. Drawing on decades of experience, they unpack how industry shifts, like workforce shortages, declining reimbursement, and evolving therapist expectations, have reshaped how clinicians are paid. The conversation explores the rise of hour...

Today we’re diving into a topic that every leader, clinician, and educator is grappling with - how to successfully implement innovation and change in healthcare. We're joined Dr. Chris Hoekstra, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy and Hychara Health. He also holds a PhD in Biomedical Informatics. His doctoral research explored how clinical informati...

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 innova...

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...

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 nee...

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 helpi...

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...

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 billi...

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 cli...

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-foc...

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 est...

On this episode, we’re talking to Brooke McIntosh, the director of operations at Exxat. You’ll hear about the work Exxat is doing, why they decided to partner with Prompt, and how together, we’re working to solve longstanding challenges in placing students for their clinical affiliations. Prompt is proud to partner with Exxat for our Student Placement Initiative. For more information on the Studen...

Introducing the Practice Growth Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping practice owners, clinicians, and students stay ahead of the latest trends in the rehab industry. Each episode features an intimate, one-on-one conversation with industry leaders who've shaped the healthcare landscape. They're sharing their expertise, their challenges, and most importantly – their proven strategies fo...