Redefining Success in PT: Clinic, Concierge, and Career Freedom
Feeling stuck or burned out in your physical therapy career? You're not alone — and you're not without options. In this episode, we talk with Cody about how service trips, career pivots, and blending clinical skills with entrepreneurship helped him design a career that reignited his passion for PT. If you're wondering if you can love being a PT again — or if you can change without quitting — this one's for you.Learn more about starting your own podcast with PT Pintcast Media: https://www.ptpintcast.com/Subscribe to PT Pintcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeFollow us:LinkedIn - Jimmy McKayInstagram - @ptpintcastTwitter/X - @PTPintcast
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Why Culture Beats Size in Physical Therapy Practice Growth
This week on PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay sits down with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to tackle one of the biggest questions facing physical therapists today: Should you go big, go solo, or go home?We explore the real differences between working in corporate PT chains vs. independent practices. Plus, we highlight how organizations like Fox Rehab scaled without losing their culture — and why that’s the key to long-term retention and success.Topics covered:The solopreneur revolution in physical therapyWhy PTs are leaving corporate chains for boutique and niche practicesHow small clinics can win with clinician-first leadershipThe return of real-world connection: micro events vs. Zoom fatigueA “Steal This Strategy” segment on building buzz through dinner parties, not webinarsGuests Mentioned:Dave Kittle – The Dave Kittle Show on YouTubeTony Maritato – Learn Medicare Billing on YouTubeSubscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | ptpintcast.com
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4 Questions to Reinvent Your Career
Many physical therapists and PTAs hit a career crossroads—burnout, stagnation, or the itch to try something new. In this episode, Jimmy and Katie Sutton from PTA+ podcast walk through a 4-question framework inspired by James Clear to help you rethink your next move.If you’ve ever asked yourself: "What else can I do with my skills?" or "Am I stuck in this role forever?" — this episode is for you.
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How Virtual Assistants Are Changing Private Practice PT
Will Humphreys shares how PTs and clinic owners can grow sustainably by embracing virtual assistants and redefining leadership as service. From avoiding hiring mistakes to leveraging social media and podcasting for recruiting, this episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and business insights that speak directly to the PT profession’s evolving landscape.Links & Resources:
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Exercise, Rehab & Zero Gravity: This is NASA Physical Therapy
NASA PT Danielle Anderson and strength coach Corey Twine give us an inside look at how they train and protect astronauts before, during, and after missions. From heart rate monitoring to resistance training in space, they break down the science behind keeping the human body strong when gravity is gone.Topics Covered:Astronaut rehab & loading strategiesHow space changes musculoskeletal healthThe future of strength training gear in orbitNASA’s data-tracking tools (RPE, HR, etc.)Planning for Artemis & injury preventionFollow PT Pintcast & Stay Connected:Website: https://www.ptpintcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pt-pintcast-physical-therapy/id1000443325Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LmMUT64yrUc2iGo9EmafcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptpintcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mckay-pt-dpt-a4207659/Twitter/X: https://x.com/PTPintcast
If a TED Talk & a radio show had a baby & raised it in a physical therapy clinic.
Hosted by former Rock Radio DJ turned Physical Therapist, Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT.
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