Why Physical Therapists Are Burnt Out (And What Actually Fixes It)

An episode of the PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy podcast, hosted by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast, titled "Why Physical Therapists Are Burnt Out (And What Actually Fixes It)" was published on March 23, 2026 and runs 24 minutes.

March 23, 2026 ·24m · PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

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Episode Description

Physical therapy feels harder than ever for many clinicians—burnout, declining reimbursement, and career uncertainty are constant conversations.

But what if the problem isn’t the profession… it’s perspective?

In this episode, Derek Landis shares what happens when you step outside the U.S. system and practice in a place where access to care is limited and every PT skill matters.

Key Takeaways:

Why PT burnout is often tied to perceived value, not actual impactWhat changes when patients finally get access to careThe hidden skills PTs undervalue (like transfer...