Ep 90: Tech Meets Strategy: Improving Clinical AND Business Outcomes with Effective Coaching
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Release Date: 10/18/2024
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this episode, Garrett welcomes Phillip Parker, OTR/L, and founder of Omni Rehabilitation in Harlingen, Texas and recent winner of the Neubie Grant Program. Phillip shares his journey from paramedic to occupational therapist and the drive that led him to return to his hometown to provide elite care in a place he calls a “therapy desert.” His passion for bringing high-quality rehab to the Rio Grande Valley, where advanced care options are limited, offers valuable insights for practitioners and patients alike. We discuss: Challenges and gaps in healthcare for rural and underserved...
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In this episode we explore a “holistic physical therapy” model. Dr. Jessica Tranchina of Generator Athlete Lab walks us through her approach of blending traditional PT with fitness and cutting-edge recovery tools like sauna, contrast baths, and compression therapy to accelerate results and add an entire recovery, optimal health, and longevity service line to her practice. We discuss: Dr. Jess’s journey from solo PT practice to creating the Generator Athlete Lab The specific Generator protocol, which combines sauna, contrast, compression, and more to enhance recovery and optimize...
info_outline Ep 90: Tech Meets Strategy: Improving Clinical AND Business Outcomes with Effective CoachingThe NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Joining us for the second time is Jason Waz, the first physical therapist to integrate the Neubie device into a PT private practice back in 2017. Since then, he has transformed his clinic, scaling beyond day-to-day operations to the point where he now coaches other practice owners on how to achieve similar success. In this episode, you’ll hear: Jason's experience introducing this game-changing device, which revolutionized his approach to patient care. How focusing on strategy allowed Jason to transition from clinician to business leader, improving clinic efficiency and profitability. ...
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This is another episode where we get to share other, complementary technologies that are working well in the field. My guest, Dr. Scott Dickenson, is the physical therapist who created NecksLevel. His journey began with frustration, when he realized there weren’t any good ways to reliably load neck exercises during rehabilitation. After lots of thought and many iterations, he finally launched his product and company. In this episode, you’ll hear: What NecksLevel is and how it allows clinicians to reliably load neck rehabilitation exercises; Scott’s entrepreneurial journey and...
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info_outlineJoining us for the second time is Jason Waz, the first physical therapist to integrate the Neubie device into a PT private practice back in 2017. Since then, he has transformed his clinic, scaling beyond day-to-day operations to the point where he now coaches other practice owners on how to achieve similar success. In this episode, you’ll hear:
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Jason's experience introducing this game-changing device, which revolutionized his approach to patient care.
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How focusing on strategy allowed Jason to transition from clinician to business leader, improving clinic efficiency and profitability.
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The value of complementary technology, like HRV measurement that provides immediate feedback on the success of treatments.
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The strategic partnership in which NeuFit has invested to provide access to Jason’s MVP Coaching Program, allowing PT practice owners to receive business implementation training that complements their clinical training on the Neubie.
Jason’s story highlights the power of innovation, technology, and the right coaching to take a clinic from good to great. Ready to follow in his footsteps?