PTs Have More Career Options Than They Realize Most physical therapists think the career path is fixed: treat 40 hours a week, manage notes, repeat. But what if that’s just one version of being a PT? Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Tim Reynolds — professor at…
SEO-Optimized Opening What happens when insurance stops paying—but patients still need care? In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy sits down with Melanie Brennan, PT, founder of EA Therapeutic Health in Rochester, Minnesota. After years at Mayo Clinic, Melanie was frustrated watching neuro patients decline once insurance coverage ended. So…
🔥 Why Outpatient PT Is in a Race to the Bottom — And What to Do About It At CSM, Eric Fernandez of Hyperice dropped hard truths for physical therapists and clinic owners. Reimbursement is shrinking. Costs are rising. Burnout is real. But according to Eric, the real issue isn’t…
Most clinic owners are working harder than ever… and somehow growth still feels chaotic. More ads. More software. More dashboards. But what if the answer isn’t “more”? In this episode recorded live from CSM, Jimmy sits down with Sturdy McKee to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in private practice:…
Physical Therapy Is Political — And Students Need to Own It Recorded live at APTA CSM in Anaheim, this episode dives into a conversation most PTs avoid: health policy, research, and why physical therapy cannot separate itself from politics. We talk with a PT researcher focused on health policy and…
Is “professionalism” in physical therapy outdated? At APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Jenn Bell to unpack why traditional definitions of “professional demeanor” may be holding the profession back. From visible tattoos to pronouns on CVs, from burnout to belonging, this conversation tackles a core question: 👉…
Physical Therapists Have a Role in Disaster Response — But Most Aren’t Prepared Disasters are increasing in frequency — and physical therapists are largely absent from emergency planning and response operations. In this live episode from CSM in Anaheim, Megan Mitchell explains why PTs belong in disaster response teams, emergency…
Are PTs Too Focused on Being Liked? In this live episode from CSM in Anaheim, Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS challenges physical therapists to raise their standards — with patients, with students, and with themselves. If healthcare reimbursement is shrinking and expectations are rising, we can’t afford to be the…
Physical therapy payment is shrinking while tuition keeps rising. In this episode, Steve Smith, private practice owner and President of APTA Massachusetts, explains why advocacy isn’t optional anymore — it’s survival. We talk Medicare cuts, scope of practice reform, prescriptive authority, diagnostic imaging, and why every PT and PTA needs…
What’s the real value of CSM? It’s not just CEUs. Live from CSM Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Matt Huey, PT from Dallas, Texas, about member engagement, local advocacy, protecting the profession, and why in-person events still matter in a digital world. They discuss: • Why PTs must engage at the…
🔎 Physical therapy is at an inflection point. In this episode recorded live at CSM, Rupa Patel challenges PTs to think bigger. If we want to “transform society by optimizing movement,” we can’t just treat injuries and discharge patients back into broken systems. We talk about social determinants of health,…
Why are young physical therapists leaving good-paying jobs? At CSM 2026, Devin Morris joins Jimmy McKay to break down the generational gap in physical therapy workplaces — and why understanding Gen Z isn’t optional for clinic owners anymore. This conversation goes beyond stereotypes. It tackles burnout, workplace culture, student debt,…
Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Nicole O’Neill from U.S. Physical Therapy about what USPH actually is—and why most PTs don’t realize they’ve probably seen one of their clinics. USPH partners with 135+ locally branded physical therapy practices across 44 states, providing national operational support while allowing…
What happens when a patient doesn’t follow their home exercise program? Most clinicians blame compliance. In this live conversation from CSM, Jake Irwin, PT, DPT, professor at Georgia State University and private practice owner, shares a harder truth: if patients don’t get better, it’s our responsibility to adapt. This episode…
In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Ryan Sharkey and Jonathan Ide-Don of Full Stack Healthcare, the minds behind a movement reshaping how physical therapy is practiced, reimbursed, and scaled. You’ll hear why communication is more important than exercise, how asynchronous care outperforms traditional 1:1 models in certain contexts, and…
I created a crowdsourced playlist featuring physical therapists from across the country and beyond as the ultimate soundtrack for APTA's CSM (Combined Sections Meeting) in Anaheim. We talk about this being the Super Bowl of physical therapy and share the perfect walk-up music for traveling PTs heading to spend four…
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Balance and Brews at CSM, where professionals come together to unwind and have a great time. This event is all about finding that perfect balance between work and play, and we're excited to share it with you. From great company to delicious brews,…
Physical therapy isn’t just about movement anymore — it’s about models, messaging, and mindset. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Ryan Sharkey and Jonathan Ide-Don, co-founders of Full Stack Healthcare, a platform and newsletter helping clinicians think beyond fee-for-service. They break down the differences between RTM and telehealth, how asynchronous care…
How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS? Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educating families, and mentoring therapists. In this episode, she shares how physical therapists can better support kids with executive function and motor planning challenges — even without…
Many PTs expect APTA membership to deliver immediate, visible ROI — discounts, perks, and fast results. In this conversation, Rebekah Griffith explains why that mindset misses the real value of professional advocacy. This episode covers: • Why advocacy work happens whether you’re paying attention or not • The “sprinkles vs…
How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS? Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educating families, and mentoring therapists. In this episode, she shares how physical therapists can better support kids with executive function and motor planning challenges — even without…
Most physical therapists misunderstand what the APTA actually does — and that misunderstanding fuels frustration, burnout, and disengagement. In this episode, Rebekah Griffith joins Jimmy McKay to break down the real value of APTA membership, why advocacy work is invisible by design, and how PTs should approach CSM to actually…
