Private Practice Owners Club
Nathan Shields
Hosted by Nathan Shields who sold his PT clinics for 3x the national average!Do you own a physical therapy practice? If so, you know that running a successful business is no easy feat. There are so many challenges to overcome, from marketing and billing to recruiting, hiring and managing staff. Sometimes it feels like you're a one-man (or woman) army.That's where the Physical Therapy Owners Club podcast with host, Nathan Shields, comes in. We're here to help you know you're not alone. This podcast is meant to help you navigate the challenges of owning a PT practice and achieve greater profits, freedom, and the goals you set forth when you opened your clinc.In each episode, we'll talk to successful physical therapy owners about their experiences and share their insights on how to best run a PT clinic. Here are some examples of the Physical Therapy Owners Club Podcast's Topics & Highlights:1. Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Clinic OwnersWe delve into the minds of highly successful physical therapyclinic owners. Discover the essential traits, habits, and strategies that setthem apart from the competition. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building athriving practice that stands the test of time.2. Mastering the Art of Marketing for PT ClinicsWe bring you marketing gurus who have successfully harnessed thepower of digital and traditional marketing to grow their physical therapybusinesses exponentially. From social media strategies to community outreach,you'll gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your clinic's marketinggame.3. Building a Dream Team: Recruiting, Hiring, and On-Boarding/Training PhysicalTherapists and Top TalentYour team is the backbone of your practice's success. Learn fromHR experts and seasoned clinic owners as they spill the beans on effective recruitingand hiring practices, fostering a positive culture, and retainingtop-notch talent for the long haul.4. Mindset and Leadership for Clinic OwnersThe journey of a physical therapy practice owner is not withoutchallenges. Explore the power of a growth mindset, leadership development, andovercoming common entrepreneurial obstacles to lead your clinic confidentlytoward success.5. Scaling Up: Expanding Your Clinic's FootprintDreaming of expanding your physical therapy business? We’llexplore growth opportunities, opening multiple locations, and franchisingmodels for ambitious clinic owners aiming to take their practices to newmarkets.6. Financial Strategies for Sustainable GrowthFinancial health is critical for the long-term success of anybusiness. Tune in as financial experts share practical tips to manage yourclinic's finances efficiently, navigate insurance complexities, and maximizeprofitability without compromising patient care.7. Embracing Technology for Enhanced Patient CareWith technology advancing at lightning speed, learn how toharness cutting-edge tools, telehealth solutions, and software to optimizepatient outcomes and streamline your clinic's operations. We'll explore thelatest tech trends reshaping the physical therapy landscape.8. Navigating the World of Healthcare LegislationHealthcare legislation can be a maze of complexities thatsignificantly impact your practice's operations and profitability. Joinindustry experts as they break down the latest regulations, provide compliancetips, and share best practices to stay ahead of the curve and optimize yourclinic's performance.9. Nurturing Patient Relationships and Boosting Customer LoyaltyWord-of-mouth marketing remains one of the most potent tools forgrowing your clinic. Discover the art of patient engagement, improving patientexperiences, and cultivating lasting relationships to build a fiercely loyalcustomer base.10. Success Stories: Inspiring Case Studies from PT PracticeOwnersIf you're looking for a podcast that can take your physical therapy practice to the next level, the PT Owners Club wil do it! Join us on Facebook Group, too!
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Jan 17, 2023 • 42min
Want Improved Production? Start With Communication With Ronny Varga, PT Of The Clinician's Guide
“Whenever our numbers were down, I knew that I needed to improve communication" - Ronny Varga Physical therapists don't receive specific training on how to sell a plan of care, how to talk to a patient who frequently cancels or is a no-show, or how to keep a patient engaged in their care. As a long-time owner and VP of Operations for a multi-clinic facility, Ronny Varga learned that his provider team needed more training, not in becoming better clinicians, but in becoming better communicators. Ronny consistently trained his team on communication, giving them the tools they needed to improve patient compliance, significantly improving patient results and clinical productivity. In this episode, he shares some of the insights he learned and is now teaching other owners and providers.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Jan 3, 2023 • 38min
Drop Your Lowest Payor Now! How Steve Edwards of Achieve PT Increased His Average Reimbursement $40 Per Visit
Most Physical Therapy clinics would improve their profits if they dropped their lower insurance payor. In fact, busy clinics would not only be more profitable, but they would also be more profitable with few patients. Steve Edwards of Achieve PT in Las Vegas experienced it—going from ~$60 per visit to over $100 per visit in the course of one year by dropping two of his lowest payors. And he's looking to drop even more. He joins Nathan Shields in this episode to tell us more about it! Hopefully, this conversation gives you the courage to stand up and expect more from insurance. As a whole, the only way the industry can stem the tide of declining reimbursements is to not accept those contracts en masse. Steve's story can provide confidence that it can be done with massive positive benefits. So drop your lowest payor now and discover how you, too, can increase your profits and grow your business!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Dec 20, 2022 • 39min
The How and What of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) with Matt Jurek of Osprey RTM Solutions
Implementing Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in a clinic can feel a little overwhelming for some PT owners. In this episode, we talk to Osprey RTM Solutions and Consulting PT Matt Jurek, a self-made relative expert in RTM coding and billing. He joins Nathan Shields to give a comprehensive guide on integrating RTM programs in PT treatment protocols and how they can benefit PTs and their patients! If you're looking for fundamental RTM consulting, this is the episode for you! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Dec 13, 2022 • 24min
Three Ways You Can Get Hosed By Your Biller With Ben Meyer, PTA of Billing Done Better
Physical Therapy Owners typically have a hard time determining if their billing and collections are going well, leaving it up to the biller or company to stay efficient rather than being able to assess the data on their own. In this episode, Benjamin Meyer, PTA of Billing Done Better, shares the three ways PT owners can assess if their billing and collections are doing well without relying on the billers to inform them. It's a necessary ability that owners need to master if they're going to collect the most for their services and make a greater profit.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Dec 6, 2022 • 36min
Gotta Have This If You're Gonna Expand Your Business: Coaching Your Management Team w/ Michelle Bambenek, PT, DPT
If you want to grow and expand your PT business, as an owner you need the right management team. You need to find the right people who align with your purpose. Don't just hire anyone who is looking for a higher paycheck. You really need to coach your management team. In this episode, we take that advice one step further. In order for your team to grow most effectively, they must receive coaching as well. This can be done by you, the owner, thru one-on-one effort and the structure of a leadership development program, or you can leverage a coach to help you. Join Nathan Shields as he talks to Michelle Bambenek of Multiplexit. Michelle shares what she does as a coach for Clinic Directors and Front Office Managers to support and take that burden off the owner and how owners can do it as well.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Nov 29, 2022 • 36min
Insights Into PT Owner Mentalities After Coaching Them For Years With Shaun Kirk Of PT Practice Success Podcast
Shaun Kirk, PT has spent decades coaching PT owners on how to improve their practices and their lives. Now, he shares his wisdom on the PT Practice Success Podcast, and Nathan Shields was lucky enough to be his first guest! In this episode, they discuss what they've learned about PT owner mentalities as coaches of private practice PT owners over the years. Shaun and Nathan have years of experience dealing with clients in the PT industry. Tune in to this conversation and gain more insights from these experts today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Nov 22, 2022 • 34min
The Future Of The PT Industry - Post-PPS Conference Reactions With Will Humphreys
APTA's 2022 PPS Conference was held last November 2-5. It is a great place to run into people and catch up with other PTs. In this episode, Will Humphreys, the founder of the Healthcare Business Academy, joins the podcast to discuss our impressions after attending APTA's 2022 PPS Conference. Will any group, or anyone, take a stand to change the direction of the private practice PT industry? What can owners do to stem the tide? Tune in to this episode to find out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
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Nov 1, 2022 • 45min
Improving This Key Stat Nets THE MOST Gains With Shaun Kirk Of PT Practice Success
Shaun Kirk, business coach, shares the most critical stat for maximizing profitability in PT clinics. Topics include increasing patient volume while maintaining profitability, setting a strict plan of care, empowering staff to solve problems, and improving profit margins and patient care.
Oct 25, 2022 • 45min
How To Utilize Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) In Your Clinic With James Heathers Of Cipher Skin
As technology advances, many things are made more manageable, especially in healthcare. Care strategies and delivery become more effective with easier access to health data that's been automatically recorded and reported to the care team. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) became accepted by the Center for Medicare Services as of 2022. Thus, Physical Therapists can now bill for apps and "wearables" that monitor patient motion (HEPs) between PT sessions. James Heathers, the Chief Science Officer for Cipher Skin, joins the podcast to explain how RTMs can be utilized to benefit patients and providers during the episodes of care. Tune in to this episode for a more comprehensive discussion with James Heather!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
Oct 18, 2022 • 35min
Following Up With Will Humphreys - Recruiting PTs, PPS, And The ERC
Recruiting is something you need to be doing as a business every year. Like a flywheel, you need to create a system with your principles. You also need to be able to retain the right people so that you can grow further. Join Nathan Shields as he talks to healthcare entrepreneur Will Humphreys about how you can grow your PT business. Will has plenty to talk about PTs in business, and this episode proves it. Learn what's working for owners in finding PTs to recruit, how Will scored tons of government cash through the Employee Retention Credit, and the upcoming PPS event (and why you should attend). Also, discover the wonders a virtual assistant can do for your business growth. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/
