Physical therapy burnout, staffing shortages, and declining reimbursement are colliding — and many PT clinic owners may be missing the real issue. In this episode, we break down the State of Rehab Therapy 2025 report and what it reveals about clinician burnout, leadership misalignment, and the future of private practice physical therapy.
If you're a physical therapist, clinic owner, or rehab leader, this conversation explains why clinicians are leaving patient care, what they actually want from leadership, and how clinics can adapt to retain great therapists.
The big insight: burnout may not be the real problem. The bigger issue may be misalignment between clinic leadership and clinicians — especially around workload, autonomy, and how therapists want to practice.
00:00 Why PT Burnout Matters
03:04 State Of Rehab Report
05:07 Leadership vs Clinician Gap
07:28 Salary Misconceptions
09:54 Generational Workplace Changes
13:12 Technology And AI In PT
19:05 Retention And Leadership
27:31 The Future Of PT Clinics
39:41 The Profession’s Inflection Point
Guest
Heidi Jannenga — Co-Founder, WebPT
Resources Mentioned
State of Rehab Therapy Report
Rising Tide Foundation
