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Physical Therapy: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
GBU S2-E 33 Left Out in the Cold? Why Physical Therapists Feel Disconnected—and How We Move Forward
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Physical therapists are highly trained, deeply invested in their patients, and essential to modern healthcare—yet many feel disconnected from decision-making, compensation growth, and long-term career stability.
In this episode, we explore why PTs are feeling this way, from reimbursement challenges to productivity expectations to the widening gap between education and real-world practice. More importantly, we talk about what can change—how clinicians can reclaim agency, create leverage, and build sustainable careers without losing why they chose PT in the first place.