Agile&Me: A physical therapy leadership podcast series
Agile&Me: A Physical Therapy Leadership podcast series. A podcast devised to help emerging and experienced therapy leaders learn more about various topics relevant to the management and leadership of outpatient therapy services.
Episodes
51 episodes
Employee Turnover
Welcome to another insightful episode of Agile&Me, the podcast for leaders in physical therapy. In this episode, we address the critical issue of clinician turnover with expert guests Wayne Shaw, a seasoned practice owner with 30+ years of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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40:53
Legacy Owners
For our 50th episode of Agile&Me, Richard Leaver dives into a captivating conversation with Kevin Takao, a seasoned legacy owner. Kevin shares his inspiring journey, from the early days of setting up his physical therapy clinic to the pivot...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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49:43
Payor Contracting: Part Three
In this episode of Agile&Me, Richard Leaver welcomes back Mark Setlock, Director of Payor Relations at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Leveraging his extensive experience of over fifteen years, they both discuss contract negotiation, ad...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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41:15
Changes in the M&A landscape
In this episode Richard Leaver leads engaging discussions with Jillian Lam, who works within Alliance Business Development, and David, Senior Vice President at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Discussing the landscape of M&A activity, in...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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35:18
Payor Contracting: Part Two
In the second episode of the Agile&Me Payer Contracting series, Richard Leaver hosts Mark Setlock, Director of Payor Relations at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Mark delves into essential contract elements therapists need to understand...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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37:09
Payor Contracting: Part One
In this episode of Agile&Me, Richard Leaver is joined by Mark Setlock, Director of Payor Relations at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. With over 15 years of experience, Mark shares his journey from the hospital level to PT. Together, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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39:31
Medical Records: Everything you need to know and more
In this episode of Agile&Me, Richard discusses the complexities of medical records in healthcare with Tiffany Warden. Covering a range of topics including the historical shift to electronic records, patient rights governed by HIPAA, the fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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45:46
2023 in Review & Predictions for 2024
Richard sits down with Steve DiPaola, the CEO of Empower Physical Therapy. Exploring challenges faced by the outpatient physical therapy sector in 2023 – from labor shortages to reimbursement issues and admi...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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42:32
Avoiding a Negative Patient Experience
In this episode Richard is joined by Joanna Bailey, who shares her experiences with physical therapy – both the positive and the less-than-stellar. While our previous conversation with Joanna focused on her successful journey with physica...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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32:27
Creating a Positive Patient Experience
Welcome to another episode of Agile and Me, a Physical Therapy Leadership Podcast series. In this episode, we dive into the world of patient experiences with our special guest, Joanna Bailey. Joanna, who has been a recurrent patient of physical...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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49:16
Workforce Shortages
In this thought-provoking episode, Richard sits down with Meredith Caston, the mind behind Non-Clinical PT, to unravel the complex issues leading to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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47:41
Physical Therapy Burnout Revisited
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the changing dynamics of stress, anxiety, and burnout in the physical therapy world.In this episode, Richard warmly welcomes back Meredit...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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50:16
Habits of Success
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Alliance Leadership Podcast hosted by CEO Richard Leaver. In this engaging discussion, we dive deep into the attributes and traits that lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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40:47
People First: Proven strategy for exceptional clinics
In this episode, Richard sits down with speaker, author, and former physical therapist, Amy Lafko. Diving into the diverse topic that is "What is a people-first approach?" Find Amy's book "People First"...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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44:17
Leadership and the role of self-awareness
Richard sits down and talks to Perry Ashley of Perry Ashley Coaching and talks about the role self-awareness plays in being a good leader. This topic is great for clinic directors and physical ther...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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42:41
Trials and Tribulations of a New Clinic Director
Trials and Tribulations of a New Clinic Director:IntroductionsWhat surprised you most about taking on becoming a Clinic Director?How could you have been better prepared when changing roles?What do...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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50:00
Changes In Recent M&A Activity
In this episode, we mix things up by letting Jillian Lam from our own Mergers and Acquisitions team take the lead in discussing the moving and shaking that is happening in the business side of the physical therapy world.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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33:48
Social Media Tips in 2023
Richard Leaver sits down with the director of Marketing at Alliance PTP, Sam Lewakowski. In this episode, the two discuss utilizing social media in the healthcare industry. Which platforms to use, how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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42:31
Selling your practice in 2023
In this episode of Agile and Me, Richard Leaver shares a conversation with Paul Martin about the process of selling your practice, from the necessary steps to take before putting your practice on the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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37:06
2022 in review and predictions for 2023
In this podcast titled “2022 in review and predictions for 2023” we have the great pleasure of speaking with Ajay Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), one of the most prominent physical therapy partner...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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38:39
Marketing 101
In this podcast titled, “Marketing 101” we have the great pleasure speaking again with Samantha Lewakowski, Director of Marketing for Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. In this episode I discuss with Sam all t...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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45:14
Selling Your Clinic? Common Questions from Private Practice Owners
What Private Equity isThe best time to sell my practiceWhether there is a specific time of year to sellWhether opening a new clinic during the sale process is an issueWhat will likely happen to the brand and culture after the tr...
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Episode 30
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40:25
Owning your own PT practice – Keys to Success
In this podcast titled, “Owning your own PT practice – Keys to Success” we have the great pleasure speaking again with Pat Green, owner of Chautauqua PT, OT and SLP Professionals. In this episode I discuss with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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46:40
What Is my Practice Worth?
In this podcast titled, "What is my Practice Worth” we have the great pleasure speaking again with Steve Tolger,, Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Our discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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46:04
The Steps Involved With Selling Your Outpatient Therapy Practice
In this podcast titled, “The Steps Involved With Selling Your Outpatient Therapy Practice” we have the great pleasure speaking with Steve Tolger,, Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, at Alliance Physical Therapy Partn...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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40:24