PT Outside The Box Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Anang Chokshi DPT about his role at Reflexion Health, a digital healthcare company that uses technology to offer patient-centered, data-driven, and valued-based solutions for in-home care.  We talk about the in's and out's of technology in healthcare and what the future holds for the field of PT.

In this episode, I talk with Aaron Hackett, DPT and founder at Awittypt.com.  We talk about his creative career track as a clinical reviewer and how he has transitioned to a non-clinical physical therapy career.  

Lily Belcak DPT is the director of marketing at Health Recovery Solutions and talks about her transition out of the clinic into a marketing role at a healthcare technology company.

So if you're like me, you've always wondered what travel therapy is really like.  Well, you don't need to wonder anymore!  In this episode, I sit down with Laura Latimer, founder of Nomadicare and we talk about all the in's and out's of the travel therapy world.  From the pay to the taxes, we try to hit all of the important things to remember as you find a good travel therapy fit.

In this episode, I bring Emma Shapiro back on the show to talk about financial independence and what that means for physical therapists in today's world. 

In this episode I sit down with Tim to talk about his journey to become a professional blogger and physical therapist.

In this episode, I sit down with Allen Manual, a physiotherapist from Australia who has worked hard to take his skills and translate them into a variety of fields that coincide with his expertise.

In this episode, I talk with Meredith Castin DPT about some of the key considerations you need to have when making a transition in your physical therapy career.  This 4-step analysis can be used to help create purpose in your career and jump-start your personal development.

In this espisode, I sit down with Joe Fagan from MyPTInsurance to talk about the ins and outs of PT professional liability insurance.  We also talk about some of the important pitfalls to avoid when shopping for insurance and what questions to ask your broker.  View the show notes here.

In this episode, I chat with Will Boyd DPT about his journey from clinician to entrepreneur.  We talk about the potential for PT's to use their inter-personal skills to develop successful practices and businesses.

In this episode, we talk with Emma Shapiro DPT, a practicing PT who has a great story about transitioning into travel therapy and runs a successful business talking about how to escape the burden of PT student loan debt.

Dr. Michael Masaracchio is a highly skilled PT who has taken the path to become a PT educator.  Dr. Masaracchio currently teaches as an associate professor at Long Island University.  In this episode, we talk about his journey from clinician to educator.

Katelyn Proctor is an innovative entrepreneur who has built a fantastic resource for students preparing for the Canadian PCE (analogous to the NPTE).  In this episode, we talk about the entrepreneur journey that has led her from clinical work into a leadership role in preparing students for the PCE.  Enjoy!

Donna Lampke is a seasoned veteran to the field of resume writing.  As a practicing PT, Donna is involved in a project designed to help PT's (and other healthcare practitioners) craft an ideal resume.  Armed with a good resume, PT's can seek career fields and opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable.  In this episode, we explore how PT's can use their expertise to land the ideal job.

TaVona Denise shares her varied experience in the world of PT, starting as a new grad in a high-volume clinic and eventually starting her own PT contracting business to create her ideal career setting.  In this episode, TaVona talks about her journey and gives suggestions for how PT's can avoid burnout and make more out of their career.

Being a travel therapist is becoming more and more popular these days.  In this episode with Neil Sauter DPT and Tom Juberian DPT talk about how Aspen Medical Staffing can help new grads and seasoned therapists push the reset button on their career tracks and take advantage of the benefits of being a travel therapist.

Darin Dransfield PT was my first boss and a great mentor to me as a young physical therapist.  In this episode, we talk about his career development as he went from staff PT to hospital CEO and what steps he took along the way.

Chanda Jothen DPT is the founder and creator of PinkOatmeal.com, an excellent resource for pediatric therapists, parents, and educators of young children. In this episode, we explore her journey as a physical therapist starting a side hustle that has now become a full-time gig that she can work from home.

Elizabeth Willison is a prime example of how entrepreneurship and sticktoitiveness have led to an engaging career in education.  We talk about her journey right out of school into her own practice that eventually paved the way to become an educator.

Keith is a guy who understands what it's like to be a "square peg in a round hole."  In this episode, we talk about his journey out of the high-volume clinic into a world of product development and entrepreneurial ventures.

Francois Prizinski DPT is a great advocate for specialization in the field of physical therapy.  In this episode, we chat about how to practice "at the top of your license" and achieve your career goals through specialty practice.

Take a journey with Jimmy McKay DPT from his radio days to physical therapy and finally to his career as a communications specialist.  We talk about his podcast and professional journey that is taking this PT DJ to new heights.

Most PT's are unaware of the many non-clinical careers are available to the field.  This is a great primer to the non-clinical jobs that may be a good fit for your skills.

Abby Bales DPT is an enthusiastic speaker and educator in the fields of entrepreneurship and women's health.  In this episode, we discuss how her practice has grown and what she does to keep pushing the boundaries and grow her practice.

Having a PT license is a great start!  Now find creative ways to put it to work! In this series, we'll talk about new and interesting ways to use your PT license to be "outside the box." We'll explore topics ranging from paying off student loans to non-clinical applications of your license.