Why More PTs Should Work in the Emergency Department

🚑 Emergency Department Physical Therapy Is Growing — Here’s How to Be Part of It

In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy sits down live at CSM with Rebecca Griffith, PT, DPT — known for her work advancing physical therapy in the emergency department.

They break down:

Why more PTs are working in the ED
How to pitch ED PT services to hospital leadership
What “Top of Scope” really means
Whether acute care therapists should specialize or stay versatile
And why conferences can reignite your passion for the profession

If you’re a physical therapist, acute care clinician, or hospital leader wondering where PT fits next — this episode matters.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Live From CSM
02:10 – What Is Top Of Scope
04:05 – Getting PT Into The ED
06:30 – Acute Care Debate
08:20 – Reigniting Passion In PT