PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

2026 Rehab Report: Burnout, Cash Flow, and Clinic Survival

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Clinics are growing — but staff are leaving. Burnout is peaking. And your cash flow might be bleeding out.In this episode, Jimmy breaks down the ...

Why This PT Charges More Than Your Copay (And Still Gets Booked Solid)

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are some physical therapy clinics thriving while others struggle to stay full? Dr. Jared Cooper doesn’t just run a successful private-pay clinic...

Why PTs Were Never Taught to Succeed in Business

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Campbell left the corporate world to build his PT practice from the trunk of his car. Now he’s helping other clinicians turn business dreams in...

You’re the Boat: Why No One’s Coming to Save PT

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy & Tony go off-script on this special snow day edition of the PT Breakfast Club. From Graham Sessions insights to content strategy and the re...

Seize the Opportunity: Alex Bendersky on Risk, Resilience & Trillion-Dollar PT

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful Graham Sessions sit-down, first-time attendee Alex Bendersky, PT, MBA, gets real about risk, readiness, and the trillion-dollar oppor...

Why Physical Therapy Needs to Rethink Education NOW

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Robertson is back, live from Graham Sessions, and he’s not pulling punches. In this bold and brutally honest conversation, Eric challenges the ...

PTs, It’s Time to Level Up or Step Aside

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa VanHoose & Rebekah Griffith on Why PTs Must Lead, Not WaitLive from Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with two of the boldest voices in PT:Dr....

Why Physical Therapy Still Isn’t Reaching 90% of People

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Live from APTA HQ at Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with David Harris, CEO of PRO~PT Physical Therapy. With over two decades in the profession and l...

RTM Doesn’t Suck—If You Do It Like This

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this live episode from APTA’s Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Steven Coen — CEO of SaRA Health — to talk about the untapped power of Re...

Why PTs Must Master Communication — Josh Funk on Messaging That Converts

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Funk, PT from Rehab 2 Perform, joins Jimmy live from Graham Sessions to talk about:How communication drives clinical and business successWhen to ...

Architects of the Future: Ali Hartman & Bethany Ayer from Graham Sessions

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two clinicians from different worlds, one vision for the future of rehab. At Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Ali Hartman, DPT and CrossFit enthu...

Philip Goldsmith: Why PTs Still Ask for Permission

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, is the President of APTA Home Health and a clinical expert in home health care. He joins Jimmy LIVE from APTA ...

Why PT Needs Boldness, Not Burnout | Patrick Graham

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy chats with Patrick Graham — one of the three co-founders and namesake of the Graham Sessions — about the evolution of the event, the ideas t...

Graham Sessions Unplugged: Reimbursement, Students & the Future of PT

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode recorded live at Graham Sessions, Jimmy talks with clinic owner Mike Reing and Marymount University DPT Dean Skye Donovan abou...

Nine Holes With Jason Stodell: A Tour PT’s Journey Inside the Ropes

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason takes us hole-by-hole through life as a PT on the PGA Tour. From Augusta’s Amen Corner to the Olympic Games, he shares the day-to-day demands,...

People Skills Matter More Than Manual Skills

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical skills can take years to sharpen. But without trust, connection, and communication, you might never get the chance to use them.In this episod...

Why Neuro PTs Need to Start Charging What They're Worth

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Young has a message for every PT who feels stuck in a broken model: stop asking permission and start building your exit.In this episode, Jimmy ...

How Tech Is Reshaping Physical Therapy — Fast

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marla Ranieri, PT, DPT — healthcare innovator, tech leader, and physical therapist reimagining the professionSome PT advice has expired — and ...

AI Isn’t Replacing PTs — It’s Replacing Inefficiency

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“If you’re not making decisions about tech in your clinic… someone else is.”Sharif Zeid returns to the Pintcast to talk about the AI wave, aut...

PT School Didn’t Teach This About Neuro

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Neuro PT still intimidates too many students — and Brooke Pantano is done with that. She’s on a mission to demystify neuro, advocate for better ed...

How to Fix the Most Expensive Mistakes in Your PT Clinic

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sharif Zeid joins Jimmy to unpack the true root causes of clinic burnout, wasted revenue, and team frustration. Spoiler: it’s not your EMR, and it’...

AI Tools, PT Skills: What Clinicians Need Now

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do HVAC techs, dentists, and high-performing PTs have in common? Turns out, they’re all using AI tools to level up how they communicate, evalua...

How to Earn Community Trust as a New PT

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mercedes didn’t wait a decade to “earn” the right to start her business — she built it early, with clarity and confidence.In this episode reco...

Pelvic Health, Burnout & the Business of Healing

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Students are taught to treat injury — but Melanie Llanes built her business on preventing it. From her start as a PTA to becoming a pelvic health po...

EMRs, Membership Models, and the Real Problem with Reimbursement

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features one of the most raw, real, and insightful convos we’ve had on the future of physical therapy.Jimmy sits down with Dave Kittle ...

Why PTs Burn Out: A Raw Look at Rewards, Pressure & the Profession

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why PTs Burn Out: A Raw Look at Rewards, Pressure & the ProfessionEpisode Summary:What’s really burning out today’s physical therapists? In th...

The Biggest Myth About the People Who Regulate Us

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the fastest way for a PT student to make real change?In this high-energy live episode from APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, veteran PT and fearl...

Hard Work Didn’t Stop Working — Physical Therapy Stopped Rewarding It

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy is having a moment — and not all of it is comfortable.In this episode, Jimmy McKay breaks down a growing debate around PT salary, b...

How to Be Heard in the Profession — Without Burning Out

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to advocate as a physical therapist — and where should students start?In this live episode recorded at APTA New Jersey’s ...

The Secret to PT Clinic Profitability in 2026

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Clinic owners: your costs are rising, your reimbursements aren’t. So how do you protect your margins? In this episode, Jimmy chats with Joseph Lowe,...

Clinic Owners: You’re Wasting Money on Time, Not Outcomes!

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PTs were taught to treat in 60-minute chunks. But what if the real value isn’t in the time... but the outcome?In this episode, Jimmy sits down ...

Why Physical Therapy Keeps Underselling Itself

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren’t physical therapists paid like doctors — even though the outcomes prove they should be?In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy sits down w...

Is it really UPTA vs APTA? What's Broken & What’s Next in PT?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Ryland joins Jimmy to unpack UPTA, how they're taking action to fight Medicare bureaucracy, and why burnout isn’t a personal failure — i...

What Burnout Taught Dr. Janet Bezner About PT Leadership

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a respected PT leader step back from the national stage?Dr. Janet Bezner — former CAPTE chair, academic powerhouse, and leadership voice i...

Would You Like to Supersize Your Practice?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony go deep into the evolving world of physical therapy, self-pay models, and the surprising economics of "train th...

Why Marketing Doesn't Work — And How to Fix It

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your marketing doesn't suck. But your strategy might.In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how to build campaigns that work — not because they’re lou...

Why Resilient Clinicians Will Survive What’s Coming

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“You don’t need to be a Navy SEAL to be resilient — you just need to learn to build fire with no tools.”In this raw and wide-ranging conversat...

Play Offense: Stop Waiting to Be Picked as a PT

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode hits hard on mindset, marketing, and meaning. Jimmy and Rebekah unpack:Why playing defense is holding PTs backThe “mud pie” problem i...

“PT Lite,” Gym Models, and Why Clinics Should Upsell Smarter

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

???? Physical therapy clinics don’t need another EMR — they need a new business model. In this episode, TONY, DAVE and JIMMY unpack the “PT Lite...

Craig Lindell: Building Prehab Guys Without Selling Your Soul

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Lindell, co-founder of Prehab Guys, joins Jimmy to break down how one of the most recognizable brands in PT actually got built — and the hard ...

Choose Your Hard: The Mindset Shift Every PT Clinic Needs

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

???? In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato for a no-BS breakdown of what’s broken in physical therapy — from EM...

Clinic Marketing in 2026: What Works, What’s Dead, and What to Start Doing Now

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the new weekly series Marketing Doesn’t Work! — where marketing myths go to die and healthcare strategies get real. In this kickoff epi...

Tuition, Burnout, and Board Failures: Inside the DPT Crisis

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Karas — PT, educator, researcher, and data-driven advocate for change in DPT education.In this episode:Why tuition has skyrocketed — but...

The Stretch Lab Mirror Test: Are We Any Better?

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This solo episode digs into a simple but uncomfortable question:If you criticize other healthcare providers for misleading claims…Have you checked y...

The $10,000 Evaluation: Why PTs Need to Think Bigger

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to talk about how physical therapists can rethink pricing, marketin...

Why PT Keeps Talking — But Nothing Changes

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy doesn’t lack ideas — it lacks follow-through.In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Rebekah Griffith unpack why PT conferences, committ...

Why You’re Overpaying to Get Underpaid in PT

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stepping over dollars to pick up dimes? Jimmy and Tony get real about the trap so many physical therapists fall into — chasing insurance rei...

AI Literacy, Hybrid Care & the Future of PT

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Hoda Salsabili — founder of HemScap, creator of Pivotal PT, and professor focused on integrating AI into physical therapy education.In this epis...

Why Your PT Marketing Isn’t Working (And What to Fix)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy talks with fractional healthcare marketing strategist Andrea Tager about why most physical therapy and healthcare content compl...

Clinic Ownership Without Starting from Scratch: Matt Fain's First 90 Days

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode:Matt's path from employee to clinic ownerCreating cash-pay offers without alienating insurance patientsUsing school outreach and combi...

The PT Funnel Is Broken: Why Patients Don’t Start

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clinic owners and physical therapists — this one’s a wake-up call. Jimmy dives into why 76% of referrals never start PT care and how friction at e...

Danny Matta: The One KPI That Predicts Your Clinic’s Future

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are PTs so bad at keeping patients long-term? And why do most clinic owners burn out before they break through? Dr. Danny Matta returns to the sho...

The Revenue Model PT Clinics Are Missing: Live Selling + Trust

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live selling. Retail revenue. Trust-based care delivery. In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony explain how PTs can tap into risi...

Marketing Doesn’t Work — Unless You Do THIS!

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: Marketing Doesn’t Work! (Until You Understand the Customer Journey)Series: PT PintcastGuest: Andrea Tager, Fractional Marketing Leade...

How a Radio DJ Became the Voice of Physical Therapy

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

???? Throwback episode! This conversation with Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT was originally recorded in 2022, and we’re bringing it back as part of our 10-ye...

Booked Solid, Broke Anyway: Why Your PT Clinic Needs Leverage

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, the team gets into the weeds of modern clinic operations — from pricing dilemmas and payer limitations to crea...

Treating the Complex, the Undiagnosed, and the Misunderstood in PT

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic health physical therapist Faith Stokes brings the ???? in this candid conversation on treating the misunderstood — from Hard Flaccid Syndrome...

Treating Parkinson’s Without a Cert: What Every Outpatient PT Needs to Know

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

????️ Guest: Phil McKelvy, DPT???? Topics: Parkinson’s care without neuro certs, RTM implementation, digital health, and balancing clinical work w...

How to Make Physical Therapy Irresistible Again

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the collision of physical therapy, content strategy, and the booming wellness economy. Jimmy and Dave discuss:Why most PT asso...

Hiring PTs With Heart: Why Storytelling Beats Job Boards

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you never had to "recruit" again? In this episode of PT Pintcast, Will Humphreys shares how physical therapy clinic owners can build teams thr...

CordiCluck™ & the CEU Combine: Why PT Orgs Should Think Like Red Bull

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s PT Breakfast Club serves up fake ads and real strategy.From a podcast started with $80 and a mic in a PT school bedroom — we now outrank m...

Return on Impact: Why PTs Need to Think Bigger

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes deep with Logan from Blue Rose Physical Therapy and Blue Rose Running on why ROI should stand for Return on Impact, not investment.W...

The Free MBA for Physical Therapists

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PTs talk about business education like it’s Bigfoot — everyone says it exists, nobody has actually seen it. So Jimmy McKay and David Fathalikhani ...

How Physical Therapists Are Monetizing Credibility Without Selling Out

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy, Tony, and Dave dive into the real business of being a creator in healthcare. From product video rates to licensing fees, unfiltered insight flo...

Healthcare Shouldn’t Be Boring: A Tangent with The ED DPT

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This was supposed to be PT Book Club.Instead, Jimmy and The ED DPT rebuilt healthcare from scratch.In this episode:Why adult hospitals feel terribleWh...

Messaging, Wellness & PT’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The “Best Fake PT on LinkedIn” is back.Hunter McWhorter joins us to talk messaging, longevity, branding, wellness, collaboration, and why PTs are ...

What 15 Trips Taught Me About Global Health

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Jason CraigOrganization: Global Community Health VolunteersJason shares his 15-year journey running interdisciplinary global health trips for p...

PT’s Existential Crisis: What Now?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:The physical therapy profession is facing a perfect storm: DOE loan limitations, rising automation, and an identity vacuum. In this ep...

The PT’s Financial Playbook: Protect Your Income, Time & Future

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Original Airdate: October 17, 2022 — Remastered DescriptionIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’re making the right financial moves as a clinicia...

Useful > Difficult: Building a PT Brand That Actually Connects

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest:Tony Maritato – PT, creator, educator, and YouTube host of Learn Medicare BillingIn This Episode:Tony and Jimmy break down the real reasons PT...

What’s a PT Worth? Value, Cost, and Why Most Get It Wrong

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode digs into a huge question for PTs and healthcare entrepreneurs: What’s your value compared to the alternatives? Whether it’s AI ...

Live from PPS? Why Prompt's Move Signals the Future of PT Media

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week from the PT Breakfast Club, the crew breaks down what Prompt got right at PPS — and what the rest of the profession is still missing. From...

The Content Director You Didn’t Know You Needed!

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the guys tackle the business side of physical therapy — what it really takes to build a content machine, how to handle patient push...

Finding Your Voice: Leadership, Mentorship & the Power of Community with LAMP

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Lukens speaks with Katie about LAMP Leadership and the APTA's Academy of Leadership and Innovation. You can learn more about this topics HERE:ht...

The GLP-1 Opportunity: PT Marketing That Actually Converts

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: The GLP-1 Opportunity: PT Marketing That Actually ConvertsGuests: ????️ Dave Kittle ????️ Tony MaritatoTopics Covered:How GLP-1 med...

Raise Your Rates or Close Your Doors!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we challenge the norms of physical therapy pricing, care delivery, and content creation. From charging what you're worth to turning e...

David Fathalikhani: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with David Fathalikhani, live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

From Organic Wins to Paid Ads: Real Talk on PT Marketing That Converts

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists: tired of “spray and pray” marketing? In this episode, we break down real-world, trackable strategies for local clinic marketi...

6 PT Side Hustles That’ll Make You Money in 2026

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PTs — ready to make more money without burning out in the clinic?In this week’s “Six Pack” episode, Jimmy and Tony drop the 6 best side hustle...

PT Breakfast Club 10/23

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 10/23

PT Breakfast Club 10/21

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 10/21

Russ Burns: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russ Burns: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Sanaz Holcomb and Shannon Simpson: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sanaz Holcomb and Shannon Simpson: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

PT Breakfast Club 10/16

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 10/16

PT Breakfast Club 10/14

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 10/14

Angela Diaz: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Diaz: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Steal This Strategy - The Athletic Club

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steal This Strategy - The Athletic Club

PT Breakfast Club 10/7

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 10/7

Tracy Gannon: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Gannon: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Is it ILLEGAL for DNPs to call themselves Doctors?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ILLEGAL for DNPs to call themselves Doctors?

Ben Cooksey: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Cooksey: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Alice Navarro Forsythe: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Navarro Forsythe: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

How to Build a Cash-Based PT Clinic You Can Actually Sell

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 How to Build a Cash-Based PT Clinic You Can Actually SellDave Kittle and Tony Maritato (with Jimmy in transit) go deep on what really makes a physic...

Dan Staats and David Restiano: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Staats and David Restiano: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Daniel Hague: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Hauge: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

PT Breakfast Club 9/18

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 9/18

PT Breakfast Club 9/16

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 9/16

Alex Bendersky: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Bendersky: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Odell Miller: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Odell Miller: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Chris Carlin: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Carlin: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit