The Cash Pay Shift: What It Means for Physical Therapist Assistants

from PTA+ Physical Therapist Assistant · host Katie Sutton

Burnout in physical therapy is real—and it’s pushing many clinicians to rethink their careers.In this episode of the PTA+ Podcast, we sit down live from CSM with Andrew Schofner, CEO of PtEverywhere, to explore how cash-based and hybrid care models are creating new opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants.Andrew shares insights on:Why traditional insurance-based models are becoming unsustainableHow PTAs can expand into wellness and cash-based servicesWhat it looks like to start a side hustle or independent pathThe mindset shift required to take control of your careerThis episode is especially valuable for PTAs who feel stuck, burned out, or curious about what else is possible in the profession.PtEverywhere:https://www.pteverywhere.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pteverywhere/posts/?feedView=allSubscribe & Follow (PTA+)Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videosInstagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725Special Thanks to:Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS

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