APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

What does it really take to thrive—not just survive—in home health? In this episode of Home on the Go, we sit down with veteran home health PT Chris Franz, who has spent his entire 14-year career in the home setting. From protecting family time and rolling with the inevitable scheduling curveballs to leveraging technology, streamlining documentation, and finding career opportunities beyond patient care, Chris shares practical strategies clinicians can put to work immediately. You’ll also hear how mentorship, professional involvement, and simply raising your hand can keep a career fresh...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

What does it really take to thrive—not just survive—in home health? In this episode of Home on the Go, we sit down with veteran home health PT Chris Franz, who has spent his entire 14-year career in the home setting. From protecting family time and rolling with the inevitable scheduling curveballs to leveraging technology, streamlining documentation, and finding career opportunities beyond patient care, Chris shares practical strategies clinicians can put to work immediately. You’ll also hear how mentorship, professional involvement, and simply raising your hand can keep a career fresh...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Is lymphedema something only a medical provider needs to worry about? This episode of Home On The Go answers this question. Josh Trock, PT, DPT, CEEAA, RVT, CLT-LANA, CWS explores why recognizing lymphatic dysfunction belongs in every home health therapist’s toolbox. From swollen legs and skin changes to mobility limitations and post-operative edema, Josh shares practical insights clinicians can readily use in the home. The conversation tackles compression options, challenges traditional approaches, and explores the PT’s expanding role in vascular health, wound care, early identification,...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Is lymphedema something only a medical provider needs to worry about? This episode of Home On The Go answers this question. Josh Trock, PT, DPT, CEEAA, RVT, CLT-LANA, CWS explores why recognizing lymphatic dysfunction belongs in every home health therapist’s toolbox. From swollen legs and skin changes to mobility limitations and post-operative edema, Josh shares practical insights clinicians can readily use in the home. The conversation tackles compression options, challenges traditional approaches, and explores the PT’s expanding role in vascular health, wound care, early identification,...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

What if technology could give clinicians more time to do what they love most—care for patients? Tim Altenburg, PT, DPT, Vice President of Senior Care at MedBridge, explores how technology is transforming the world of home health today. From standardized onboarding and clinician retention to AI-powered documentation, remote monitoring, and patient engagement, Tim discusses practical innovations that improve outcomes while reducing clinician burnout. Whether you're a therapist, nurse, leader, or educator, you'll gain actionable insights into building a more connected, efficient, and...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

What if technology could give clinicians more time to do what they love most—care for patients? Tim Altenburg, PT, DPT, Vice President of Senior Care at MedBridge, explores how technology is transforming the world of home health today. From standardized onboarding and clinician retention to AI-powered documentation, remote monitoring, and patient engagement, Tim discusses practical innovations that improve outcomes while reducing clinician burnout. Whether you're a therapist, nurse, leader, or educator, you'll gain actionable insights into building a more connected, efficient, and...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Step inside the real world of home health care in this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on staff satisfaction and retention. A home health physical therapist and registered nurse explore the factors that drew themselves to home care - and what makes them stay. From unmatched flexibility and meaningful patient relationships to documentation challenges, scheduling realities, and work-life balance, this episode delivers authentic insights from the field. Whether you're a clinician considering home health, a leader focused on retention, or simply curious about the profession, you'll...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Step inside the real world of home health care in this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on staff satisfaction and retention. A home health physical therapist and registered nurse explore the factors that drew themselves to home care - and what makes them stay. From unmatched flexibility and meaningful patient relationships to documentation challenges, scheduling realities, and work-life balance, this episode delivers authentic insights from the field. Whether you're a clinician considering home health, a leader focused on retention, or simply curious about the profession, you'll...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Discover how inspiratory muscle training can transform home health P.T. practice and yield positive results with value-based purchasing and quality star ratings. Jennifer Anderson, PT, DPT, CCS and Dena Priluck, PT, DPT, NCS unpack the science, evidence, and practical application of this often-overlooked realm of patient care. From COPD and heart failure to stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease, they reveal how stronger respiratory muscles can improve endurance, reduce dyspnea, lower hospitalizations, and boost quality of life. Packed with creative low-cost treatment ideas, real-world...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Discover how inspiratory muscle training can transform home health P.T. practice and yield positive results with value-based purchasing and quality star ratings. Jennifer Anderson, PT, DPT, CCS and Dena Priluck, PT, DPT, NCS unpack the science, evidence, and practical application of this often-overlooked realm of patient care. From COPD and heart failure to stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease, they reveal how stronger respiratory muscles can improve endurance, reduce dyspnea, lower hospitalizations, and boost quality of life. Packed with creative low-cost treatment ideas, real-world...