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How AI (Artificial Intelligence) Is Impacting The PT Profession With Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD Of Prediction Health

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be changing a lot of what we do in the future, and its impact will definitely be felt in the physical therapy industry, but how? In this episode, we talk with Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD who has developed an AI software to help PTs become both more compliant in their documentation AND encourage proper billing for our services. This is just the tip of the iceberg as to what AI will do for our profession, starting with addressing a pain point for every PT practice.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 27, 202334 min

Improved Recruiting, Hiring, And Retention With Adam Robin, PT

Adam Robin of Southern Physical Therapy Clinic has been successful at finding and retaining quality talent even in a difficult season for finding it. In this episode, he shares with Nathan his successful recruiting, hiring, and retention actions that have generated well-aligned physical therapists and team members, and, thus, an amazing culture.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 20, 202342 min

The Money Talk - How To Handle A Patient's Money Conversations In The Clinic With Dee Bills Of Front Office Guru

The money talk can frequently overshadow the great work physical therapists do. No matter how great the person at the front desk sells and schedules physical therapy. Yet, they can't collect everything owed with the service. In this episode, Dee Bills of Front Office Guru emphasizes the need to hire and train their personnel to become comfortable with the money talk without sacrificing the financial welfare of the clinic. She shares how to handle and talk with teams about the conversation and upsets about money. It starts at the top, confirming the value of the service, addressing the "baggage" that people bring about money, and ultimately doing what's best for the patients and clinic. Optimize your front desk with Dee Bills!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 13, 202349 min

The One Thing A PT Clinic Owner Needs With PTO Club Coach Adam Robin

Adam Robin, the CEO and founder of Southern Physical Therapy Clinic, has joined the PT Owners Club as a business coach to empower PT owners to create freedom. In this episode, he shares the ONE THING he believes owners must develop to succeed in their businesses. Focusing on empowering and coaching your team helps them develop to provide the best patient experience. Leading your Dream Team to success will also lead your business to success. Based on his and Nathan's experience as an owner, leader of his team, and coach to PT owners, he shares what is needed to take the next steps and grow from full-time PT to the full-time leader of a successful business. Tune in to this episode with Adam Robin and grow from today's conversation. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 6, 202332 min

Using This Can Boost Revenues, Increase Patient Engagement, Improve Collections, & Implement RTM With Vikram Sethuraman Of PT Wired

Leveraging technology is not easy for many PT clinics. It requires a change in flow, mindsets, and protocols that can make life difficult in a busy clinic. However, embracing technological options can, in time, generate better results for patients, providers, and the business. Vikram Sethuraman of PT Wired, a patient engagement app, share with us how apps like his can improve revenues in a physical therapy clinic by increasing patient engagement, improving collections, and implementing new remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 30, 202331 min

Reality Episode With Avi Zinn, PT - Bonus Programs, Dropping UHC, Front Office Guru, Etc.

In the latest of installment of Reality Podcasting with PT owners Avi Zinn of Druid Hills PT, Avi shares with us the challenges he faced in 2022 - stagnant growth and a DECREASE in average reimbursement rate. This caused him to look closely at his practice, assess the numbers and determine what he needed to address. The things he uncovered - a bonus program that didn't account for the fact that the business was losing money, an $8 per visit decrease in average reimbursements, and a lack of structure at the front desk. By working those issues out he's seeing a great uptick in production and profit thru 1st Quarter of 2023.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 23, 202341 min

From Start To Sale: Nathan Shields' PT Business Journey With Rafi Salazar

This podcast episode is taken from Nathan Shields' guest appearance on Rafi Salazar's "The Better Outcomes Show". In it, Rafi asks Nathan to share his business journey as a PT owner, from start-up to sale, as well as the introduction of EMG and musculoskeletal ultrasound into his business. There's plenty to learn from in this episode - Nathan's hardships and successes - that will be of value to current PT clinic owners.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Apr 27, 202348 min

What To Expect From Your Accountant In Order To Improve Your Profits With Eric Miller Of Econologics

Managing your money, and keeping more of it, may be the most important thing to do as an owner. Thus, you need to have the right people on your money team—biller, bookkeeper, accountant, financial adviser. It's easy to find an accountant, but in order to find the right one to work for you, you'll need to know what to expect, how to request what's important and filter out the ones who won't work to save you money (less taxes, please!). Eric Miller of Econologics joins the podcast in this episode to tell us what PT owners should and shouldn't expect from their accountants and how to leverage them to their benefit (more money, please!).Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Apr 12, 202331 min

The Challenges Of PT - Recruiting, Facing Changes, And Emerging EMRs With Will Humphreys Of Rockstar Recruiter

Recruiting for PTs, general tendencies of PT owners, and emerging EMRs to consider - we talk about it all in this episode of PT Owners Club with special guest, Will Humphreys. Will has his pulse on the PT world with his work in recruiting, Rockstar Recruiter, clinic sales, Multiplexit, billing and collections, and In the Black. He talks about some of his recent experiences attending recent events lending and shares his general takeaways that could help every PT owner.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Mar 23, 202351 min

"If The Profit's Not There You Ain't Going Anywhere" With Eric Miller Of Econologics

As an owner, “you have to DEMAND profit from your business,” according to Eric Miller. He’s right! Being ignorant or naive about your income is just a way to keep your head in the sand and can make it hard to grow, support your team, or support your family. In this episode, Eric Miller, the CFA of Econologics, discusses what PT owners are NOT doing versus what they SHOULD BE doing to get greater profits from their business. These financial practices that most PT owners think are the right practices they should be doing to generate profit is the reason that holds them from growing their business. Find out what these practices are to grow your business by tuning in to this episode today.https://econologicsfinancialadvisors.com/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Feb 21, 202336 min

Drop Your Lowest Paying Insurances With Trace Kennemore, DPT

Dropping an insurance contract can be a difficult decision for a PT owner, as it may feel like they’re going against their purpose and commitment to the community. However, maintaining those contracts can be financially untenable and negatively influence our profit, limiting the ability to expand, progress, or better compensate your team members. In this episode, Trace Kennemore shares his experience of dropping a nationally recognized insurance carrier, how he dealt with the concerns above, and the difficulties that ensued. He added that PTs should know what their contracts are and identify the effects they would cause before they decide to drop them. If you want to increase your profit, what are you waiting for? Tune in and gather more insights from Trace’s experience!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Feb 14, 202340 min

Want Improved Production? Start With Communication With Ronny Varga, PT Of The Clinician's Guide

 “Whenever our numbers were down, I knew that I needed to improve communication" - Ronny Varga  Physical therapists don't receive specific training on how to sell a plan of care, how to talk to a patient who frequently cancels or is a no-show, or how to keep a patient engaged in their care. As a long-time owner and VP of Operations for a multi-clinic facility, Ronny Varga learned that his provider team needed more training, not in becoming better clinicians, but in becoming better communicators. Ronny consistently trained his team on communication, giving them the tools they needed to improve patient compliance, significantly improving patient results and clinical productivity. In this episode, he shares some of the insights he learned and is now teaching other owners and providers.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jan 17, 202342 min

Drop Your Lowest Payor Now! How Steve Edwards of Achieve PT Increased His Average Reimbursement $40 Per Visit

Most Physical Therapy clinics would improve their profits if they dropped their lower insurance payor. In fact, busy clinics would not only be more profitable, but they would also be more profitable with few patients. Steve Edwards of Achieve PT in Las Vegas experienced it—going from ~$60 per visit to over $100 per visit in the course of one year by dropping two of his lowest payors. And he's looking to drop even more. He joins Nathan Shields in this episode to tell us more about it! Hopefully, this conversation gives you the courage to stand up and expect more from insurance. As a whole, the only way the industry can stem the tide of declining reimbursements is to not accept those contracts en masse. Steve's story can provide confidence that it can be done with massive positive benefits. So drop your lowest payor now and discover how you, too, can increase your profits and grow your business!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jan 3, 202337 min

The How and What of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) with Matt Jurek of Osprey RTM Solutions

Implementing Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in a clinic can feel a little overwhelming for some PT owners. In this episode, we talk to Osprey RTM Solutions and Consulting PT Matt Jurek, a self-made relative expert in RTM coding and billing. He joins Nathan Shields to give a comprehensive guide on integrating RTM programs in PT treatment protocols and how they can benefit PTs and their patients! If you're looking for fundamental RTM consulting, this is the episode for you! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 20, 202239 min

Three Ways You Can Get Hosed By Your Biller With Ben Meyer, PTA of Billing Done Better

Physical Therapy Owners typically have a hard time determining if their billing and collections are going well, leaving it up to the biller or company to stay efficient rather than being able to assess the data on their own. In this episode, Benjamin Meyer, PTA of Billing Done Better, shares the three ways PT owners can assess if their billing and collections are doing well without relying on the billers to inform them. It's a necessary ability that owners need to master if they're going to collect the most for their services and make a greater profit.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 13, 202224 min

Gotta Have This If You're Gonna Expand Your Business: Coaching Your Management Team w/ Michelle Bambenek, PT, DPT

If you want to grow and expand your PT business, as an owner you need the right management team. You need to find the right people who align with your purpose. Don't just hire anyone who is looking for a higher paycheck. You really need to coach your management team. In this episode, we take that advice one step further. In order for your team to grow most effectively, they must receive coaching as well. This can be done by you, the owner, thru one-on-one effort and the structure of a leadership development program, or you can leverage a coach to help you. Join Nathan Shields as he talks to Michelle Bambenek of Multiplexit. Michelle shares what she does as a coach for Clinic Directors and Front Office Managers to support and take that burden off the owner and how owners can do it as well.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 6, 202236 min

Insights Into PT Owner Mentalities After Coaching Them For Years With Shaun Kirk Of PT Practice Success Podcast

Shaun Kirk, PT has spent decades coaching PT owners on how to improve their practices and their lives. Now, he shares his wisdom on the PT Practice Success Podcast, and Nathan Shields was lucky enough to be his first guest! In this episode, they discuss what they've learned about PT owner mentalities as coaches of private practice PT owners over the years. Shaun and Nathan have years of experience dealing with clients in the PT industry. Tune in to this conversation and gain more insights from these experts today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Nov 29, 202235 min

The Future Of The PT Industry - Post-PPS Conference Reactions With Will Humphreys

APTA's 2022 PPS Conference was held last November 2-5. It is a great place to run into people and catch up with other PTs. In this episode, Will Humphreys, the founder of the Healthcare Business Academy, joins the podcast to discuss our impressions after attending APTA's 2022 PPS Conference. Will any group, or anyone, take a stand to change the direction of the private practice PT industry? What can owners do to stem the tide? Tune in to this episode to find out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Nov 22, 202233 min

Ep 199Improving This Key Stat Nets THE MOST Gains With Shaun Kirk Of PT Practice Success

Shaun Kirk of PT Practice Success has been a business coach for decades. From his perspective, owners have had to be ever more conscious of productivity and efficiency to be profitable. In the past few years, one KEY STAT has become more critical than ever in determining whether PT clinics will be maximally profitable or not. This episode will cover that one stat, how to implement it, and how to hold those expectations of your team. Do you wish to take your practice to the next level and far beyond? You better tune in to this episode because Shaun is ready to help you!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Nov 1, 202244 min

Ep 198How To Utilize Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) In Your Clinic With James Heathers Of Cipher Skin

As technology advances, many things are made more manageable, especially in healthcare. Care strategies and delivery become more effective with easier access to health data that's been automatically recorded and reported to the care team. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) became accepted by the Center for Medicare Services as of 2022. Thus, Physical Therapists can now bill for apps and "wearables" that monitor patient motion (HEPs) between PT sessions. James Heathers, the Chief Science Officer for Cipher Skin, joins the podcast to explain how RTMs can be utilized to benefit patients and providers during the episodes of care. Tune in to this episode for a more comprehensive discussion with James Heather!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Oct 25, 202245 min

Ep 197Following Up With Will Humphreys - Recruiting PTs, PPS, And The ERC

Recruiting is something you need to be doing as a business every year. Like a flywheel, you need to create a system with your principles. You also need to be able to retain the right people so that you can grow further. Join Nathan Shields as he talks to healthcare entrepreneur Will Humphreys about how you can grow your PT business. Will has plenty to talk about PTs in business, and this episode proves it. Learn what's working for owners in finding PTs to recruit, how Will scored tons of government cash through the Employee Retention Credit, and the upcoming PPS event (and why you should attend). Also, discover the wonders a virtual assistant can do for your business growth. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Oct 18, 202235 min

Ep 199National PT Month: Are We Watching Our Profession Implode? With Will Humphreys

Are PT owners too busy to change the trajectory of outpatient ortho PT? Are they too worried about the pushback they'll receive when they actually make a stand and say, "enough is enough"? Or do they see what's happening and simply not know where to start to make a difference?October is National PT Month and a time to revisit our Purpose for choosing the PT profession. Will Humphreys and I take the time in this episode to discuss how to engage our teams and patients in fulfilling their purposes and making an impact in their lives. We discuss how to find deeper meaning in our practice instead of just going with the flow that may be killing us slowly, and National PT Month is a good time to do it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Oct 11, 202246 min

Ep 196PT Industry Trends - A Review Of WebPT's 2022 State Of Rehab Therapy Report With Heidi Jannenga

While the digital pages are filled with questions about the rehab therapy industry in the future, answers flooded the pages. The sixth annual state of rehab therapy report discusses the most comprehensive analysis of the industry's key trends, challenges, and opportunities. In this episode, Heidi Jannenga, the co-founder of WebPT, summarizes the 2022 State of Rehab Therapy Report results, assessing general statistics based on national PT survey responses. Among the report's findings were the priorities of staff physical therapists, average salaries by experience and location, needs and concerns of outpatient physical therapy owners, and overall perceptions of the industry. While rehab therapy is being shaped, get ahead of the trends by tuning in to this episode with Heidi!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Sep 20, 202237 min

Ep 195Paying Providers On An 'Eat What You Kill' Or Pay-Per-Visit Model With Ryan Wooley, PT

During COVID, problems with having no-shows started taking a toll in many clinics. Ryan Wooley, PT was sick of high cancellation rates and was frustrated with the PTs on his team being less than productive, so he decided to switch things up. In 30 days, he changed to a pay-per-visit provider reimbursement model; in 60 days, his cancellation rates and productivity levels significantly changed—95 percent better! In this episode, Ryan shares with us how he rolled out this program and how it's affected his practice since doing so. Tune in now and see how Ryan switches to a Per-Per-Visit Model and why the clinic metrics improve.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Sep 13, 202231 min

Ep 194Reality Episode With Avi Zinn, PT - The Benefits Of Annual Strategic Planning

Avi Zinn, the owner of Druid Hills Physical Therapy, did an Annual Strategic Planning Session with Nathan Shields in early 2022. He developed a clear Purpose, Values, and Top 5 Priorities for the upcoming year. Although visit numbers aren't where Avi expected, Avi has seen significant improvement in the foundation of his business - clinic director development, front desk program with policies in place, and marketing strategy with the help of a marketing assistant over the past eight months. Now he's ready to grow and expand in a way that will be stable with staffing capable of stepping up. In this episode, he shares what he's done to get there and how it benefits from annual strategic planning. Tune in to this episode to grow and expand with Avi Zinn!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Sep 6, 202241 min

Ep 193Should You Keep That Low-Paying Insurance Contract? With Michael Kelly

PT owners will always have to consider, "Do I take this low-paying insurance or not?" when deciding if they should go in-network with a low-paying insurance company. There are a few parameters to consider when in this situation. In this episode, Michael Kelly breaks down what he believes are the basic financial principles to help you decide if a contract is "worth it."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Aug 25, 202241 min

Ep 192How To Build A Successful Cash-Based Extension Of Your PT Clinic With Stephen Rapposelli, PT Of StretchPlex

Stephen Rapposelli heard of a new business, StretchLabs, at The Graham Sessions, and immediately his heart sank. "How do they get away with providing what people believe to be PT?" he thought. However, instead of remaining despondent, he changed the question to, "How can I take advantage of this and build my own version of StretchLabs?" Since then, he's built a successful adjunct to his PT practice which provides services that his community will happily pay cash for, without the traditional PT overhead.  Stephen opened his private practice in Delaware in 1992. He has grown to 3 clinics and has been voted the best PT business in his state for numerous years. Today, Stephen shares his story about how he developed a cash-based service and succeeded.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jul 20, 202244 min

Ep 1915 Benefits Of Digital Payment Systems With Sachin Bhatt Of Rectangle Health

Technology has made payment collection easier for clinics and patients. It has also made it easier for PT owners to collect outstanding balances. In this episode, Nathan Shields speaks with Sachin Bhatt of Rectangle Health about the current tech advantages that are available—text to bill, QR codes, payment online, secure CC storage, etc. All these options make it easier to collect and make $$. So tune in and find the best digital payment solution for you!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jul 5, 202221 min

Ep 190Busy Clinic? Should You Hire A PT Or Drop A Low-Paying Insurance? Discussion With Will Humphreys

Has your clinic been busy these past months? Are you considering hiring new PTs to solve the problem or dropping low-paying insurance? Will Humphreys, the owner of Rockstar Recruiter, has been helping PT owners recruit well-aligned, quality PT owners. He joins us on the podcast to discuss whether owners of busy PT clinics should keep waiting lists for patients. Will also shares the two things that reminded him of how business owners should generate profit - increasing revenue or decreasing expenses? Tune in and discover what we need to consider to solve the problem of having a busy clinic and, at the same time, generate profit.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 28, 202244 min

Ep 189Current And Future Trends In The Outpatient PT Industry With Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos

The economic landscape has been changing quite a bit since COVID-19—inflation, the Ukraine-Russia war, supply chain backlogs, etc. And some of these things will obviously affect the PT industry. But exactly how and to what extent? What can be done to alleviate the negative trends? Dimitrios Kostopoulos, P.T., M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., ECS, of Hands-On Diagnostics and Hands-On Companies, shares with us his view of current and future trends, what may be coming down the line from Medicare, and what can be done to survive the changes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 21, 202237 min

Ep 188Generating Great Marketing Content Starts With Strategy With Peter Decoteau

Crafting a content strategy can be daunting, but with a little forethought and planning, it can make the process easy, consistent, and impactful. As Director of Marketing of a large PT group, Peter Decoteau has to create plans and strategies for large marketing efforts. Every year they put a lot of focus on content strategy – essentially determining what content his company wants to produce throughout the upcoming year. In this episode he shares what his content strategy consists of. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 14, 202247 min

Ep 18710 Factors That Improve Your Sale Value (Multiple) With Eric Miller Of Econologics

If you're looking to sell at any time, especially in the next two to five years, this episode is for you! There are things you can do to maximize your sale price, and in this episode, Eric Miller of Econologics shares with us 10 factors that make a significant impact. Each of these items doesn't make a huge impact by themselves but combined, they create a well-run, cash-flowing clinic that is easy to maintain (if you want your own, personal ATM) or sell for maximum value.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jun 7, 202234 min

Ep 186The Benefits Of Creating A Specialty Practice With Susan Halbig, PT And Karen Pettine, PT Of ABQ Scoliosis And Spine Therapy

It's wonderful to highlight a couple of PT owners who are not only past coaching clients but also young mothers who gathered the courage to partner up and create their own PT practice. Susan Halbig, PT, DPT and Karen Pettine, PT, DPT of ABQ Scoliosis and Spine Therapy in Albuquerque, NM found themselves as new mothers with a common desire to open up their own PT clinic. Not only have they been successful since then, they have provided specialized care to do so. Rather than a "take any and all patients" approach, they have "niched down" to see the exact patients they want to see and have expanded quickly because of it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 31, 202229 min

Ep 185Systematizing Patient Care for Consistent Results, the Total Motion Release Story with Tom Dalonzo-Baker, PT

In a clinic with multiple PT providers it can be difficult to get consistent patient results across the team. Tom Dalonzo-Baker recognized that in his team and decided to systematize their patient care process in order to get consistent care, plus it led to better patient compliance and results! In this episode Tom shares with us the thought process that has led him to create the system and thus how he developed Total Motion Release. Giving us the steps and law that make up this system and providing us tips on better understanding our body!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 24, 202237 min

Ep 184The Perfect Front Desk Employee And How To Find And Create Them With Dee Bills Of Front Office Guru

As a follow-up to our last episode, Dee Bills of Front Office Guru shares what makes the best Front Desk/Patient Care Coordinator in terms of mindset, attitude, personality, and ability. There is an ideal mindset and an ideal way to train your front desk that will significantly affect your patients and your PT clinic for the better. The front desk greatly contributes to the welfare of patients in your PT clinic. Dee shares her insight in this episode so PT owners can learn how to improve the production at the front desk to have an overall positive effect. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 11, 202250 min

Ep 183The 5 Key Stats Of The Front Desk With Dee Bills, PT Of Front Office Guru

The front desk is the first and last thing your patients see. So it's very important to have competent and truly caring people on there. To help you level up your front desk, Dee Bills is here with 5 key stats that you need to keep track of as a front desk. Dee Bills started Front Office Guru because she recognized that her business was hemorrhaging production, efficiency, and profits because of the shortcomings at her front desk. Recognizing that front desk personnel needed more training she went on a 1-year mission to create a highly efficient front desk department, and her business changed dramatically. She now trains PT (and other healthcare) teams on how to run their front offices productively and effectively so providers can be most successful. In today's episode, join Nathan Shields as he talks to Dee Bills about the 5 key statistics that she tracks at the front desk to ensure things are running optimally. Remember, it's the front desk's job to coordinate care and it's the provider's job is to provide the care.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

May 3, 202247 min

Ep 182Using Diagnostic Ultrasound (MSKUS) To Take Your Clinic To Next Level Care With Bart McDonald, PT, DPT

Diagnostic ultrasound or musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) has been used for decades in the healthcare industry. It is also within the scope of practice for almost all PTs in the U.S. However, very few PTs have taken the effort to learn how to use it because it is difficult to learn. But its capabilities, if utilized, are able to significantly improve the care and results that PTs get with their patients. And if PTs truly see themselves as potential gatekeepers for musculoskeletal conditions they MUST have such objective tests at their disposal. It's the only way to grow in your profession. Bart McDonald, PT has implemented MSKUS in his PT practice to great success, setting his diagnostic ability and patient care head and shoulders above other clinics. Join your host Nathan Shields as he talks to Bart McDonald about how he's using MSKUS successfully. Find a mentor and start practicing MSKUS today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Apr 26, 202251 min

Ep 181How To Drop Low-Paying Insurances With Sturdy McKee, PT

Are you STILL taking insurances that pay you less than your cost to do business? Why? Losing money and wasting time on low-paying insurances can be a big drain on your business and bottom line. And, from a greater perspective, the fact that owners accept negative-profit pay rates is the reason PT reimbursements continue to decline. On the other hand, there are many owners who decline these contracts and do just fine. Sturdy McKee is one PT owner who built a successful clinic on opting out of most insurance plans and shares how he did it in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Apr 5, 20221h 9m

Ep 180The Secret Sauce To Recruiting PTs With Will Humphreys Of Rockstar Recruiter

When there are 80,000 PT ads on Indeed (like there currently are), it can be difficult to stand out from the rest and capture the attention of the best PTs. However, based on his years of recruiting success, Will Humphreys of Rockstar Recruiter has found the secret sauce that has helped many owners find the best fits for their practices and shares them with us in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Mar 29, 202251 min

Ep 179What To Do When You're "Stuck" With Jamey Schrier, PT Of Practice Freedom U

Owners will, at some time in their experience, get to a point where they're feeling stuck or "languishing" in their business – things aren't progressing, things are "OK" but could be better, and they may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. It's at those times where it's important for the owner to recall their purpose, generate a vision of what they desire, continue to learn and grow, and take the time to work on your business. Jamey Schrier of Practice Freedom U joins Nathan on the podcast to discuss exactly what owners need to consider when they feel like they're "stuck" in order to get out of that rut.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Mar 22, 202246 min

Ep 178Using 3D Technology To Elevate Your PT Practice With Dr. Joe Simon Of 3DM Diagnostics

3D technology took quite some time before it started to be utilized in PT practices... until now. With recent developments in the space, patients and owners are benefitting from this piece of innovation. In this episode, Dr. Joe Simon, CEO of 3DM Diagnostics, shares with us how this technology can improve patient engagement and retention, leading to better outcomes, while also helping PTs obtain objective and scientific measures to guide their care. What used to be considered a future tool for guiding healthcare is currently developing and available for PTs to implement... NOW.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Mar 15, 202245 min

Ep 177You Must Do These Things Before Starting A Side Business With Kim Nartker, PTA Of Rehab To Wellness BOSS Podcast

Kim Nartker, PTA of the Rehab to Wellness BOSS podcast (and Stretch Mobility Coach) had Physical Therapy Owners Club host Nathan Shields on her podcast. Listen to the interview where they discussed what you need to consider BEFORE starting up your next side hustle or revenue stream. Discover how the Impact Filter will help you decide if you're ready. There is a lot to consider here, yet much of it is necessary and will set you up for a successful launch. Join Nathan and Kim as they coach you on how to start your next business venture, especially in the PT space.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Mar 1, 202241 min

Ep 176Biggest Mistakes We've Made In Ownership – Nathan Shields & Will Humphreys

One of the perks of just getting started in business is learning from those who came before you. In this episode, Nathan Shields is joined by long-term friend and business partner William Humphreys to discuss some of their biggest mistakes in ownership after two decades in the industry. William is the CEO of In The Black (Medical Insurance Billing Consulting). Today, he looks back on his business journey to share what he would have done differently both as an owner and a leader. From coaching to recruitment, he gives valuable and practical business advice to help you avoid making the same mistakes he did. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, so grab a pen and paper and tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Feb 8, 202249 min

Ep 175Three Steps To Living The Dream With Scott Fritz Of Multiplexit And "The 40 Hour Work Year"

How close are you to living the dream? Are you clear about what that looks like? What's your endgame? For what purpose are you working so hard in your clinic? In this episode, Nathan Shields talks to Scott Fritz, author of "The 40 Hour Work Year" discusses what all owners should consider - what is their exit strategy? In other words, begin with the end in mind. Whether you're looking to sell your practice in the next 3-5 years or you're thinking of retirement in 20 years it's necessary to know what the goal is because eventually, it will happen. Scott shares with us how to be prepared. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Feb 1, 202238 min

Ep 174Cash Flow Crunch? How To Improve Cash Flow With Eric Miller Of Econologics And The PT Millionaires Mastermind

At the beginning of the year, it is common for PT owners to have a dip in revenue due to various factors. From the holidays, vacations, and deductibles in play to the winter weather, illnesses, etc. Thus, Econologics' Eric Miller's presentation on How to Resolve Cash Flow Issues is a timely one but appropriate for any time an owner has cash flow issues. In this episode, Nathan shares the recording of Eric's presentation to The PT Millionaires Mastermind. He breaks down the ten steps to go through to resolve cash restrictions and open the floodgates. Overcome cash flow crunch and start the year right! Don't miss out on this conversation!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jan 25, 202240 min

Ep 1737 Mistakes That Reduce Profits And Create Stress With Paul Wright, PT

Some business owners might think that they have everything under control and they are doing the right things for success. But what if they are wrong? What if they are only creating more stress? In this episode, Paul Wright, PT of Practiceology, shares the seven things that reduce profits and create more stress, and when corrected, can lead to greater growth and freedom. What are you doing wrong in your business? Paul shares all of these mistakes based on his own experience so that we can learn from them. This is the perfect opportunity to equip your knowledge with strategies to succeed!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Jan 4, 202247 min

Ep 172How To Get Unstuck As A Business Owner: Nathan Interviewed By Paul Wright Of The Practiceology Podcast

Get ready for a quick one. Nathan Shields is interviewed by Paul Wright of the Practiceology Podcast as they hit it hard and fast with 7 questions in 7 minutes. Learn how to get “unstuck” as a business owner. Reach out, step out, and start networking today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 28, 20219 min

Ep 171The Great Resignation And How To Combat It With Will Humphreys, PT Of Rockstar Recruiter

81,000 PT ads were posted on Indeed in October 2021. How do you set yourself apart? During this time of "The Great Resignation" PT owners are having a hard time finding PTs as well as the other admin team members. Finding the right people to work with is hard but possible. Will Humphreys, PT of Rockstar Recruiter shares with us what it takes to create the most compelling ad and job offer to attract people who are aligned and looking to work with your clinic specifically. It’s time to explore the possibilities. Tune in so you could discover what could be the best for your organization and be a great team leader.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 21, 202137 min

Ep 170You MUST Attend The PPS Conference: Your Network = Your Net Worth With Will Humphreys

The APTA's Private Practice Section (PPS) hosts an annual PPS Conference dedicated solely to private PT owners. This provides them the opportunity to learn, communicate, and network with other owners in the "trenches." Yet, only 5% of PT owners attend. Why? Learn why you should attend with your host Nathan Shields and his guest Will Humphreys. Will is the CEO of In The Black. He teaches entrepreneurs the value of this key phrase: Profitability unlocks possibility. Learn why every PT owner should attend PPS. Do you question the value of it, or have you not created a business that would allow you to leave? At that point, do you really own a business, or does the business own you? Learn more about PPS today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 14, 202129 min

Ep 169What I've Learned As A PT Owner And Business Coach: Nathan Interviewed By Edric Zheng Of Medical Patient Referrals

What should a PT owner do to become successful? In this episode, host Nathan Shields sits as a guest for Edric Zheng's new podcast. Nathan talks with Edric about what he’s learned as an owner and business coach over the past 20 years. PT owners need to step out of patient care and take the time to run their businesses. As the owner, you need to train your physical therapist to succeed in your business and hold them accountable to be productive. Do you want more tips on how to become a successful PT owner? You’d enjoy listening to this episode. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/

Dec 7, 202153 min