The Practice Experience Podcast

How can evidence, patient outcomes, and clinical experience work together to support high-quality physical therapy care? Tune in to the Practice Experience Podcast as WebPT's Alex Bendersky sits down with Dr. Chuck Thigpen, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at ATI Physical Therapy, to discuss the role of evidence, outcomes, and continuous improvement in clinical practice. Drawing on 30 years in physical therapy, Chuck shares why evidence should provide guardrails rather than a single answer for every patient, how measuring outcomes can help clinicians reflect on their practice, and why greater consistency doesn't have to come at the expense of clinical judgment. Alex and Chuck also discuss how technology can better support clinicians, why good clinical care and good business go hand in hand, and the opportunities for PTs to demonstrate their value through patient outcomes. Learn more: http://www.atipt.com  https://www.webpt.com/podcast  

Physical therapists bring valuable expertise to many areas of healthcare, from direct patient care to education, administration, and population health. As the profession continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for PTs to apply their skills in different settings and roles. Listen in for a conversation between WebPT's Alex Bendersky and Dr. Rebekah Griffith, a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist and physical therapy leader, to explore how PTs can expand their role across healthcare. They discuss the barriers that still limit direct access, new models of care that could improve patient access, and why physical therapists have a place in settings ranging from the emergency department and population health to policy, administration, education, and beyond.  Rebekah also shares why professional growth doesn't end with a DPT, how clinicians can balance standardized care with the art of practice, and why collaboration across the healthcare system is essential to moving PT forward.   Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-griffith-rgthedpt/  https://www.webpt.com/podcast    

Physical therapists bring a deep clinical skill set to musculoskeletal care, with opportunities to apply that expertise in ways that extend beyond traditional models of practice.  In this episode of the Practice Experience Podcast, WebPT's Alex Bendersky sits down with Jeremy VanDevender, founder and managing partner of Equus Growth Advisors and longtime physical therapy leader, to discuss what it really means for PTs to practice at the top of their license. Drawing on nearly three decades in the profession, Jeremy shares why he believes practicing at the top of license means making greater use of PTs' expertise in evaluation, diagnosis, and care planning, while building more collaborative care models alongside PTAs, athletic trainers, and other providers. Jeremy also shares lessons from his career on clinician development, the value of continued learning, and how practice leaders can create environments where their teams have opportunities to grow. From education and mentorship to outcomes and technology, the conversation offers a look at the many ways PTs can continue building on their expertise throughout their careers.   Learn more: https://equusgrowth.com/  https://www.webpt.com/podcast  

Hiring great clinicians is difficult. Building a practice where they want to stay takes even more. What makes a workplace stand out to today's physical therapists? And once you've built a great team, how do you keep people engaged as your practice grows? Brian Hartz, CEO of Hartz Physical Therapy, Dr. Jon Lee, PT and co-founder of Pickle, and Daniel Reizis, founder and CEO of Prestige Rehab, explore those questions from three different perspectives. They discuss what meaningful employee engagement looks like, how younger clinicians are changing the recruiting landscape, and why intentional leadership and strong systems matter as organizations scale. For practice leaders navigating today's competitive hiring environment, their insights offer practical ideas for attracting great clinicians, investing in their growth, and creating a workplace where people want to build their careers. Learn more: https://www.webpt.com/podcast  

Physical therapy is at an inflection point. Rising demand is creating new opportunities, while burnout, reimbursement pressures, student debt, and changing expectations are challenging the profession to evolve. In this special episode of the Practice Experience Podcast, we're bringing together insights from Dr. Larry Benz, Tyler Goslinga, JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, and Derek Fenwick to examine the state of PT today. From the forces reshaping the profession to building fulfilling careers and creating workplaces where clinicians can thrive, these conversations offer four perspectives on the challenges facing physical therapy and the opportunities ahead. Learn more: https://www.webpt.com/podcast