Private practice physical therapy, access to care, health disparities, and clinic leadership—this episode challenges PTs and clinic owners to rethink their role in social justice and community impact. If you care about clinic growth, workforce diversity, and long-term relevance of the profession, this conversation matters.
In this keynote from the New England Virtual Conference, Dr. Lisa VanHoose connects physical therapy to history, equity, access, and workforce representation. She challenges PTs to move beyond statements and into measurable action.
Why this matters to busy PTs and clinic owners:
If your clinic isn’t accessible, representative, and aligned with community needs, you’re leaving impact—and revenue—on the table. Workforce shortages, recruitment struggles, and market saturation don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re tied to upstream issues like education gaps, geographic access, and who sees PT as an option.
This episode reframes social justice as strategy:
• Access affects referral patterns
• Diversity affects patient trust and retention
• Community presence affects long-term clinic growth
• Advocacy affects the future of reimbursement and scope
00:00 Opening & Conference Kickoff
02:15 Why History Matters
09:00 Defining Justice In PT
17:00 Access And Clinic Distribution
32:50 Redlining And Health Impact
40:00 Workforce Diversity Reality
49:00 Courageous Leadership In PT
