Jimmy McKay and Tony Maritato dive deep into one of the biggest challenges facing physical therapy clinics in 2024 — hiring and retaining top Physical Therapy talent. 00:00 – Introduction: Tackling the PT Staffing Crisis 02:35 – The Current PT Job Vacancy Rate: 10% and Rising 05:58 – Creative Referral Programs: Avengers Assemble Strategy 09:45 – Leveraging Non-Licensed Staff and Telehealth for Efficiency 15:29 – Flexibility and Profit-Sharing: Long-Term Retention Strategies 19:45 – Using Social Media for Recruitment and Branding 23:00 – Bonus Tips: In-House Mentorship & CEU Programs 26:45 – Final Thoughts: Adapt or Get Left Behind Backed by fresh research from the American Physical Therapy Association, Jimmy and Tony outline practical and innovative strategies to help clinic owners not only fill positions but also keep their therapists happy and motivated. From creative referral programs and profit-sharing models to exploring non-licensed staff and telehealth solutions, these ideas are designed to revolutionize your hiring and retention process. If you’re a clinic owner or manager looking to overcome staffing shortages and build a stronger, more profitable clinic, this episode is for you! Key Points Discussed: The current PT job vacancy rate and its impact on clinics. Creative referral bonuses to incentivize staff and bring in top talent. Delegating tasks to non-licensed staff and leveraging telehealth to reduce workload. The importance of flexibility and profit-sharing models to retain therapists. Using social media and content creation to boost your clinic’s brand and recruit the best. Special Guests: Tony Maritato, PT, Business Coach Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT, Host of PT Pintcast Target Audience: Physical therapy clinic owners, PT professionals, healthcare recruiters, and business managers in the healthcare field. 🎙️ Gear I used to create this video: Camera – https://amzn.to/46utZHr Tripod – https://amzn.to/3y5F3xI Lights – https://amzn.to/4bR0PD5 Mixer Duo – https://amzn.to/4bNgHGZ Mixer Pro – https://amzn.to/4bQTgMT Mic – https://amzn.to/4bWCfAO Mic Boom – https://amzn.to/3y6eOam Portable Mic – https://amzn.to/4fbfPi2 Mic Shock Mount – https://amzn.to/4cRIOGm Mic Arm – https://amzn.to/3YhJAYN Backup mic – https://amzn.to/3zQRpKD Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6334358554673152