In this episode, Heidi Jannenga, co-founder of WebPT, joins PT Pintcast to unpack the 2024 State of Rehab Therapy Report. We explore the biggest trends impacting physical therapists right now: salaries, burnout, clinician turnover, AI in PT, and the growing shift to hybrid care models.
We also dive into bold predictions for the future of the profession and the critical role of the Rising Tide Foundation in shaping tomorrow’s PT leaders.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: 10 Years of Podcasting
01:00 – How the PT Report Has Evolved
02:30 – Wins: Salary Increases & Lower Student Debt
04:30 – Challenges: Burnout & Clinician Resignations
07:30 – The Push Toward Hybrid Care
10:00 – AI’s Role in Clinical Decision-Making
14:30 – Telehealth: The New Normal?
18:00 – Future Forecast PT Game: Trends & Predictions
25:00 – 4-Day Work Weeks in Rehab
28:30 – Remote-Only PT Jobs: Overhyped?
31:00 – Heidi’s Parting Shot: 10 Years of PT Trends
33:00 – The Rising Tide Foundation: Supporting Future PT Leaders
37:00 – How to Apply or Support Rising Tide
🔗 Resources & Links:
Rising Tide Foundation: rising-tide.com
WebPT: webpt.com
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