The DPT Degree Might Be in Trouble…What This Means for Clinic Owners

Every year fewer students are entering the professionWe unpack the controversial 2 to 3 year DPT proposal and what it means for debt, enrollment, and the future of PT. Would it strengthen the profession… or cheapen the degree?Then we debate a bold idea: a Quest diagnostics biomechanics lab for PT. Smart innovation or just expensive?If you’re a clinic owner, educator, or PT wondering where this profession is headed this one’s for you. 👇Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast---EPISODE BREAKDOWN[00:00] – Quest Diagnostics Rant[02:39] – Back to Future DPT[04:12] – The Five Year Roadmap[05:10] – Two Years vs Three Years[06:28] – Models from Other Countries[07:48] – Will Tuition Actually Drop[08:22] – Clinical Sites as Leverage[09:36] – Is the PT Profession at Risk[10:19] – Tuition Not Lost Clarified[11:10] – Recruiting Second Career Clinicians Pivots[13:08] – Recruit Bartenders Mindset[13:37] – Degree Inflation History[14:39] – Pay Same to Graduate Faster[17:11] – Movement Lab Shark Tank Pitch[19:01] – MOVIq Explained and Demo[20:19] – Why Owners Won’t Refer[21:38] – Quest Comparison Breakdown[24:53] – Specialized Testing Counterpoint[26:30] – Youth Sports Data Opportunity--Want to Connect with Dave?Book a strategy call:https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-salesThinking of selling your practice or partnering?https://www.fieldmakergroup.comConnect with Dave:Email: [email protected]: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/orCall (646)-781-8884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.