EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 7 MIN
Top of Scope Isn’t a Job — It’s a Mindset
from PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy · host Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast
Emergency Department PT, Top-of-Scope Mindset & Reigniting Your CareerRecorded live at CSM, Jimmy sits down with Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, to talk about the growth of physical therapy in the emergency department — and what it takes to bring it into your hospital.In This Episode:What “Top of Scope” really means (mindset + skillset)Why ED PT jobs aren’t widespread yetHow to pitch ED PT to hospital leadership (do a PT eval on the hospital)Specialist vs generalist debate in acute careWhy conferences can reignite your professional energyHow networking creates lifelong career relationshipsRebecca shares a practical framework for introducing ED PT services:Evaluate your hospital like a patientIdentify impairments and participation restrictionsAlign PT value with what matters to leadershipSet measurable goalsThis episode is about expanding what’s possible in your career — and protecting the future of the profession.SponsorsThis episode is brought to you by:SaRA HealthEMPOWER EMRU.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)
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Top of Scope Isn’t a Job — It’s a Mindset
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