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Physical therapists are natural entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. This course explores several paths of entrepreneurship, such as private practice, consulting, product development, social influence/podcasting, cash-pay home visits, and direct-to-employer services.

The purpose of this course is to:

  • Discover what entrepreneurship is and how it can be personified in physical therapy.
  • Find out the basics of how to start a private practice.
  • Become aware of nontraditional paths of entrepreneurship.
  • Hear pearls of wisdom and lessons learned from a variety of successful PT entrepreneurs.

There will be series of discussions and Q&A with PTs who have been successful in each of these areas of entrepreneurship, sharing their wisdom and insights, and inspiring participants to find their own success in pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.

The lecture will be recorded and then will be available for On-Demand registrations and viewing about 1-2 weeks following the live lecture.

About the Presenters:

Rob Worth, PT, DPT, MS, president and CEO of Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, established 28 clinics in northeast/central Wisconsin, eight on-site clinics at YMCAs, and provides on-site care for 60+ companies and municipalities. He received bachelor’s degrees in physical therapy and psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, a master’s degree in orthopedic physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine, and a doctor of physical therapy degree from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions.

 

Mike Horsfield PT, MBA, is president and CEO of Rock Valley Physical Therapy, a private practice with 60+ locations in Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. He is an adjunct faculty member in the DPT programs at St. Ambrose University and the University of Iowa. He received a master’s degree in physical therapy and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

 

Karen Litzy, PT, DPT, is an international speaker and owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC. She has helped thousands of people overcome painful conditions, recover from surgery, and feel stronger than ever before. She has interviewed influencers in the world of health, medicine, and entrepreneurship as host of podcast "Healthy Wealthy & Smart."

 

Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT, has over 40 years of experience as a physical therapist and more than 25 years as a health care consultant, specializing in private practice marketing and compliance and practice management. She has developed turnkey programs that promote practice, including On-Boarding Your Marketing Rockstar and BrainyEx.

 

Tim Vidale, PT, DPT, is CEO of Momentous Sports Medicine. He currently serves as a physical therapist for the Baltimore Ravens and was formerly the physical therapist and assistant rehab coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. He was featured in Forbes Magazine as one of the top 1,000 entrepreneurs of 2021.

 

Jason Wambold, PT, MS, is co-founder of OnusOne, an online employee compensation portal system that is currently being used in 36 states. He received a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Gordon College and a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.

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