Private practice physical therapy is facing a major turning point. PT shortages, rising student debt, and burnout are reshaping clinic growth and hiring for PT owners and healthcare leaders.
In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay talks with Dr. Larry Benz about the biggest structural challenges facing the physical therapy profession today. From declining PT school applicants to the future of musculoskeletal care delivery, they break down why the system is struggling—and what clinic owners and rehab leaders should be paying attention to next.
If you run a clinic, hire PTs, or care about the future of musculoskeletal healthcare, this conversation highlights the trends that will shape staffing, reimbursement, and patient access for years to come.
00:00 Opening Round
03:05 Decision Fatigue Lessons
06:30 PT Profession Trends
10:02 PT Education Crisis
17:24 Clinical Readiness Problem
29:41 AI In Physical Therapy
35:35 Future Of PT
36:15 Alternative Payment Models
Guest:
Dr. Larry Benz
