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Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, is the President of APTA Home Health and a clinical expert in home health care. He joins Jimmy LIVE from APTA Private Practice’s Graham Sessions for a candid conversation on: Why physical therapists aren’t practicing at the top of their license How home health is leading innovation in PT The psychology of “permission-seeking” in our profession A revolutionary CEU opportunity — on a cruise ship What Graham Sessions is (and isn’t) talking about yet The...

Two clinicians from different worlds, one vision for the future of rehab. At Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Ali Hartman, DPT and CrossFit enthusiast, and Bethany Ayer, OT and AI strategist, for a wide-ranging conversation about burnout, purpose, and rebuilding the systems we work in. TAKEAWAYS INCLUDE: Why prevention and performance still don’t get the spotlight in PT What AI is actually doing in healthcare (not the hype) “Conversion factor” of effort vs reward in today’s clinic Why d...

Josh Funk, PT from Rehab 2 Perform, joins Jimmy live from Graham Sessions to talk about: How communication drives clinical and business success When to delegate your brand messaging Why PTs need to master CAC, ROAS, and internal vs. external language How clarity can fuel growth — and bigger paychecks You’ll learn what Rehab 2 Perform did at 4 clinics that set them up to scale — and what most practices overlook when it comes to marketing. GUEST LINKS Website: https://rehab2perform.com

In this live episode from APTA’s Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Steven Coen — CEO of SaRA Health — to talk about the untapped power of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). Steven explains how most clinics are already doing 90% of the work — but not getting paid for it. Learn why naming your RTM program matters, how text messages can save lives, and what the new CMS Access program means for the future of value-based rehab. What You’ll Learn: What RTM really is (and isn’t) How to increase...

Jason takes us hole-by-hole through life as a PT on the PGA Tour. From Augusta’s Amen Corner to the Olympic Games, he shares the day-to-day demands, the team behind the players, and how data, recovery, and PT have fused into elite golf performance. Topics Covered: How Jason landed his first gig in pro golf Managing recovery for 100,000+ swings/year What separates a good PT from a tour-level PT Balancing ambition with patience in a sports career The role of wearable tech (Whoop) and HRV Go...

In this special episode recorded live at Graham Sessions, Jimmy talks with clinic owner Mike Reing and Marymount University DPT Dean Skye Donovan about what’s broken in the profession — and what it’ll take to fix it. You’ll hear: Why clinic owners are frustrated with declining reimbursement How to actually hire and retain new grads The divide (and opportunity) between academics and business What PT education needs to teach that it currently doesn’t Why optimism still matters — and how to f...

Clinical skills can take years to sharpen. But without trust, connection, and communication, you might never get the chance to use them. In this episode, Matt Glassoff throws a curveball at traditional PT training with a powerful take: if you can’t connect with people, your skills don’t matter. He breaks down what real patient rapport looks like, how to lead with empathy, and why this message is more important now than ever. ???? Topics Covered: Why patients care more about you than your tech...

Lauren Young has a message for every PT who feels stuck in a broken model: stop asking permission and start building your exit. In this episode, Jimmy talks with neuro powerhouse Lauren Young about the real reasons PTs are burned out, how to take your first steps toward business ownership, and why it’s time to stop being a “bleeding heart” and start building margin so you can stay in the game. ✅ We talk: Neuro PT in the cash-pay world Why Lauren said “no” to higher-paying offers Charging fo...

Dr. Marla Ranieri, PT, DPT — healthcare innovator, tech leader, and physical therapist reimagining the profession Some PT advice has expired — and Marla Ranieri is here to delete it. In this rapid-fire, forward-looking finale to PT Pintcast LIVE @ APTA NJ, Marla lays out how AI and tech are transforming physical therapy, what students must stop believing, and the exact question they should ask before joining any clinic. She also shares a personal story about her family\'s 20+ surgeries — and h...

“If you’re not making decisions about tech in your clinic… someone else is.” Sharif Zeid returns to the Pintcast to talk about the AI wave, automation, and why PT clinics need more leadership — not more software. This episode peels back the hype and hits the reality: you either adapt, or you get buried in admin, inefficiency, and turnover. Topics include: Why AI ≠ robots taking your job How smart automation actually looks in practice The mindset shift needed for modern clinic leaders Why “d...

Neuro PT still intimidates too many students — and Brooke Pantano is done with that. She’s on a mission to demystify neuro, advocate for better education, and lift the standards (literally and figuratively) for what PTs can do. In this live episode from APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares how residency challenged everything she learned in school, what neuro really looks like in the clinic, and how strength training has made her a better clinician. Topics Covered: Why neuro needs more early...

Sharif Zeid joins Jimmy to unpack the true root causes of clinic burnout, wasted revenue, and team frustration. Spoiler: it’s not your EMR, and it’s not “kids these days.” It’s the manual, outdated, or bloated processes you're too busy to see. Learn: How tracking too many metrics slows your team Where most clinics lose time (and don’t know it) What automation actually changes first Why your team’s happiness is your best KPI How to spot "noise" and double down on "signal" ???? Resources: ...

What do HVAC techs, dentists, and high-performing PTs have in common? Turns out, they’re all using AI tools to level up how they communicate, evaluate, and deliver results. In this raw, honest conversation, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony break down how PTs can reframe “sales” as clinical confidence, why recording evaluations might be the best training tool we’re ignoring, and how this tech is already reshaping onboarding, CPGs, and practice growth. ???? Topics Covered: Why PTs struggle with "sales" (a...

Mercedes didn’t wait a decade to “earn” the right to start her business — she built it early, with clarity and confidence. In this episode recorded live at APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares her journey from Argentina to building a mobile pediatric PT practice in the U.S. We dive into why mobile care works, what it takes to build trust, and how to overcome the imposter syndrome that holds so many new grads back. ???? Topics Covered: Starting a business early in your PT career How Mercede...

Students are taught to treat injury — but Melanie Llanes built her business on preventing it. From her start as a PTA to becoming a pelvic health powerhouse, Melanie shares how she shaped her career, faced burnout, and built a business that prioritizes people before they break. Topics Covered: What every student misunderstands about prevention in PT Melanie’s transition from PTA to PT to entrepreneur Why pelvic health deserves a front seat in PT education Powerlifting, parenting, and profes...

Why PTs Burn Out: A Raw Look at Rewards, Pressure & the Profession Episode Summary: What’s really burning out today’s physical therapists? In this episode, Jimmy chats with Dr. Rebekah Griffith — aka the EDDPT — about why PTs are questioning the reward system, the cost of conferences that don’t deliver, and why "no one wants to work anymore" might not be the real issue. From Graham Sessions to predatory conferences, manual therapy in acute care, and redefining value in the profession — this on...

This episode features one of the most raw, real, and insightful convos we’ve had on the future of physical therapy. Jimmy sits down with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to cover everything clinic owners need to hear right now: Why PTs are still trapped in outdated reimbursement models How to build a cash-based membership that actually works Sliding into DMs to recruit A+ hires EMRs that suck (and why they still do) The real problem with AI in healthcare Why some PT leaders still won’t talk a...

What’s the fastest way for a PT student to make real change? In this high-energy live episode from APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, veteran PT and fearless advocate Doula Riley shares the raw truth about regulation, career growth, and why now is the time for students to get involved — especially in election years. Doula has worked nearly every PT setting… and survived mechanical bulls in multiple states. This convo blends serious insight with student-centered advice, career clarity, and just enough...

Physical therapy is having a moment — and not all of it is comfortable. In this episode, Jimmy McKay breaks down a growing debate around PT salary, burnout, career growth, and work ethic, sparked by posts from veteran physical therapist Rob Panariello. Rob argues that success in physical therapy comes from exceptional effort, clinical excellence, and personal responsibility — a framework that built many successful careers. But newer physical therapists are asking a different question: Does h...

What does it really mean to advocate as a physical therapist — and where should students start? In this live episode recorded at APTA New Jersey’s Student Conclave at Kean University, Ben Aguila pulls back the curtain on what actually happens inside the APTA House of Delegates. He shares how clinic owners can stay grassroots while thinking globally, how students can plug into real change, and why the best things in your career might start as accidents. Topics Covered: What happens in the APTA...

Clinic owners: your costs are rising, your reimbursements aren’t. So how do you protect your margins? In this episode, Jimmy chats with Joseph Lowe, a former PT turned rehab retail expert. Joseph reveals how clinics can generate $30K–$40K a year in retail revenue — without selling out or adding visit volume. They cover: Why “profit margin” should be your #1 KPI The easiest products for PTs to sell How your sunk costs can become scalable revenue Why retail is the future for sustainable pract...

Most PTs were taught to treat in 60-minute chunks. But what if the real value isn’t in the time... but the outcome? In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to unpack how physical therapists can stop marketing “minutes” and start delivering results. They dive into shorter sessions, clinic models, live selling, CEU partnerships, and the massive potential of selling outcomes over time. Plus: a brainstorm on flipping leftover clinic time into high-converting, half-off o...

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...

Dr. Steve Ryland joins Jimmy to unpack UPTA, how they're taking action to fight Medicare bureaucracy, and why burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s a design flaw in the system. In this episode: Suing CMS and calling out policy contradictions Compliance fatigue and how AI can help PTs reclaim time Building a national pilot proposal with real impact Responding to APTA critics and unifying PT voices Advice to disillusioned new grads: “Don’t wait to be rescued”