Now What?!? A Guide for New Grad Physical Therapists

After practicing for some time, it will become abundantly obvious that for the vast majority of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, the quicker someone can get to PT, the better. In another installment of the mini-series "Why Should I Pay You?" Andy and Daniel discuss two ways that a patient can enter the healthcare system, and how these ways can lead to drastically different outcomes depending on how quickly they get the care they need. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy or Instagram @nowwhat_pt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first podcast of the mini-series: "Why Should I Pay You?" Andy and Daniel discuss what they believe to be some of the unique perspectives Physical Therapists can bring to the healthcare system, and how we can leverage those approaches to maximize our value to our patients. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy or Instagram @nowwhat_pt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel return with Matt Will in part 2 of their discussion on value-based reimbursement. In this part, the guys talk about what PTs can do to help control the costs of healthcare. Additionally, the conversation turns to their thoughts on PTs place in the healthcare field and if mandatory residencies should become the norm. Please follow Matt Will on Instagram @willpower_performance_pt Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy or Instagram @nowwhat_pt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel return after a little hiatus with repeat guest Matt Will to discuss their thoughts on value-based reimbursement. The conversation begins with the group talking about the current model of reimbursement and where they foresee it heading with MIPS. The discussion lasts a longer than anticipated so be on the look out for part 2 in the near future. You can find Matt Will on Instagram at @willpower_performance_pt. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy or Instagram @nowwhat_pt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As PT's, especially for new grads, it can be difficult when to determine if a patient is appropriate for discharge. Obviously, it would be great if everybody met 100% of their goals, but we know that is not always the case. Andy and Daniel discuss their rationale for their thought process about when it is appropriate for a patient to be discharged from therapy. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What's one conversation guaranteed to get two PTs to nerd out? Talking about MIPS! Andy and Daniel break down what they believe to be the future of the PT field with the recent implementation of MIPS. They give a brief overview about MIPS and then they discuss ways in which they believe it can change the field for the better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As a PT, when you communicate with your friends from other companies, as well as your co-workers, you'll find that specific policies about billing is not standardized. This leads to the obvious question: well what is ethical? How are we supposed to bill for our services? Andy and Daniel discuss their thoughts on the topic. They realized that there are many rabbit holes to possibly dive down, so this is a topic that will likely be revisited in future episodes. Enjoy! Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you polled every practicing PT, what do you think would be their number one complaint with their daily responsibilities? 9.5/10 (it's confirmed) would say documentation. As a student, you likely had to do tremendously detailed documentation to appease your CI, but do you need to continue to do that once you start practicing? Listen in and find out as Andy and Daniel discuss their viewpoint on successful documentation as a new grad and beyond. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel discuss something they have been working on since they graduated PT school: the art of the side-hustle. They discuss several different types of "side-hustles" that they have researched or tried themselves. They offer practical opinions about how to pick a side hustle that fits your needs and your lifestyle. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel talk about what "Direct Access" actually means to us as PT's. They discuss how they go into an evaluation that is Direct Access, and how that may differ from other evaluations if a patient has a referral. They also dive into, in their opinion, when it may be necessary to refer a patient out to another practitioner, which is especially important in a case of Direct Access care. Here's the link discussed in the episode: https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/direct-access-advocacy/direct-access-by-state Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And a special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

An unprecedented podcast for unprecedented times, Andy and Daniel discuss the topic on everyone's mind in March-April 2020....the novel coronavirus. Though the specifics of the details surrounding healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic may only pertain to this circumstance, there certainly are lessons to be learned that will impact the future. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And a special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel sit down and interview their classmate Matt Will.  The interview ranges from questions about the OCS exam, which Matt recently passed, as well as being a CI as a new grad and some general advice Matt would give himself just before he went to PT school. If you like the episode of the podcast, please give us a rating on whichever platform you use to listen in.   Finally, please follow Matt Will on IG at willpower_performance_pt (https://www.instagram.com/willpower_performance_pt/) Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to out podcast sponsor: Anchor.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel discuss the in's and out's of being in a management position as a new grad. They go into details about their personal experiences and observations about what it is like to be in a leadership position. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is a special one for the Now What team, as this is Andy and Daniel interview their friend from PT school Seth Foreman.  The main motivation for interviewing Seth, besides listening to his sultry voice, is to glean some information about how partaking in a Orthopedic Residency Program hones one's practice, as well as how it prepares one to take the OCS test.   Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Building relationships between your peers, patients and other health care professionals is important for several reasons. Andy and Daniel talk about their current experiences trying to build relationships as young professionals, and they discuss strategies to help you too as a New Grad. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel give an overview of what the steps to sign up for the OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) test. Daniel talks about his personal experience leading up to him taking the test in March, and Andy discusses why he is planning on taking the test next year. Link for Residencies: accreditation.abptrfe.org/#/directory Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel discuss their thoughts on Continuing Education. They discuss the courses they have taken, or plan on taking, and why they choose their particular path. This episode lays the foundation for more specific discussions in the future. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy and Daniel discuss one of the few things that PT school does not prepare you for, but you're more than likely going to encounter it at some point in your career. They discuss why it occurs, some signs to watch out for and their experiences. Tune in to find out. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to our podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After some technical difficulties, Andy and Daniel discuss the relatively new phenomenon (as of April 2020) of Telehealth PT sessions. They discuss their current experiences with Telehealth as a mode of treatment and how they expect it to play a role in the future of the profession. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And special thanks to out podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What's one thing that every New Grad PT should be focused on? Mentorship. The process to becoming an expert PT does not stop once you get your DPT degree. In fact, your graduation is just the beginning of your life long education on being a PT. Because your formal education is over, to continue to progress as a therapist you will need to find people (aka mentors) to guide you. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And a special thanks to out podcast sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It can always be uncomfortable to think about your worth in monetary terms, especially for new graduates. Andy and Daniel talk about some of their experiences and their opinions about how to calculate your professional value and why it is important to not shy away from seriously considering your value to future companies. Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And a special thanks to our sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The introduction to our new series, Now What: A guide to navigate the healthcare field as a new grad Physical Therapist. We give a overview of who we are and what to expect in future episodes. We look forward to joining you on your journey!! Feel free to message us with any questions at nowwhatphysicaltherapy@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @NowWhatTherapy or Facebook @NowWhatPhysicalTherapy And a special thanks for our sponsor: Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app