Jeremy VanDevender shares a practical clinic-growth and leadership framework built on a few core ideas: lead with optimism, listen like it’s your job (because it is), and create real pathways for clinicians to grow—clinically or into leadership—without burning out.
In this episode, we cover:
• How Jeremy earned internal buy-in and built “followership” through autonomy + support
• Why negativity gets attention—but positivity builds real teams
• What hasn’t changed in PT (patients want to feel better) vs. what’s changed a lot (documentation, reimbursement pressure, market expectations)
• Great Resignation lessons: surveying your team, getting humbled, and responding fast
• Career ladders that celebrate clinical excellence (not just management tracks)
• Burnout prevention: orient careers around passion + allow evolution over time
• “Aikigai” and how to keep redefining success across seasons of your career
• Equus Growth Advisors: revenue-first strategy, M&A support, and growth planning across healthcare
• Parting shot: build your career around what you love—and believe in the future of physical therapy
Equus Growth Advisors: https://equusgrowth.com/
