GBU S2-E46: Why Hiring Physical Therapists Has Become a Cluster F (and Nobody’s Explaining It Right).

Hiring physical therapists has become one of the most misunderstood and frustrating parts of the healthcare system—and both sides of the equation are feeling it.In this episode, we break down the real reasons clinics struggle to hire PTs, why strong salary offers still get turned down, and how a growing disconnect between employers and clinicians is shaping the entire profession. From productivity expectations and reimbursement realities to student debt, burnout, and job offer skepticism, we unpack what’s actually driving the breakdown in trust.This isn’t about blaming either side. It’s about exposing the gap between what PTs are being told—and what employers are actually dealing with behind the scenes.If you’re a physical therapist, clinic owner, or just curious why hiring in this field feels so chaotic right now, this episode pulls back the curtain on the entire system.