Why AI Literacy Should Be Taught in PT School

Artificial intelligence in physical therapy is already here — and it’s changing patient monitoring, documentation, and hybrid care models. In this episode, PTs and clinic owners learn how AI tools, RTM, and AI literacy can improve patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.

Hoda Salsabili, founder and professor working at the intersection of AI and physical therapy, explains why AI isn’t replacing clinicians — but it is changing how PTs deliver care. From computer vision monitoring for home exercise programs to AI-assisted documentation, the biggest shift isn’t technology — it’s mindset.

For busy PTs and clinic owners, this conversation matters because AI is already influencing workflow, reimbursement, and hybrid care delivery. The clinics and clinicians who understand it early will have a major advantage.

We also discuss why AI literacy should be taught in PT school, how AI can support clinical reasoning, and why patient monitoring outside the clinic may become one of the most valuable parts of care.

Chapters

00:00 AI In Physical Therapy
02:32 AI Literacy Explained
06:20 Fear Around AI
09:19 Building Pivotal PT
13:11 Teaching AI To Students
17:04 AI And Low-Value Care
20:56 AI In PT Curriculum
23:36 Final Advice For PTs