Private practice physical therapists and clinic owners: if Parkinson’s patients make you hesitate, this episode shows you how to treat confidently — without a neuro certification — and use RTM to improve outcomes and revenue.
Dr. Phil McKelvy, DPT, breaks down what actually matters in Parkinson’s care — and what doesn’t. We talk intensity over protocol, how generalist PTs can win in neuro rehab, and why Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is more than a billing code.
If you’ve ever thought:
• “I’m not a neuro specialist.”
• “RTM sounds like extra work.”
• “I don’t have time to learn another system.”
This conversation will reset your approach.
You’ll learn:
• How to treat Parkinson’s patients with confidence in a general outpatient setting
• Why intensity drives results more than memorizing protocols
• How RTM can strengthen patient connection while supporting reimbursement
• How to stay clinically curious without burning out
This matters because Parkinson’s isn’t rare — and neither is clinician hesitation. The PTs who lean in will serve more patients, differentiate their clinics, and build deeper expertise without chasing another certification.
🧠 Episode Chapters
00:00 – Why This Matters
02:30 – Phil’s Clinical Path
07:00 – What PTs Miss
08:55 – Intensity Over Protocol
16:00 – Psychology Of Movement
22:00 – Understanding RTM
27:50 – RTM Learning Curve
36:00 – Burnout Or Curiosity
40:00 – Neuro Fact Or Fiction
42:40 – Work Hard Be Kind
