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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why PT Careers Are So Short

from The Dave Kittle Show

A 7 year physical therapy career?If that stat is even close to true, that’s a massive problem.Today we will address why so many PTs may be leaving early, what student debt and burnout have to do with it, and why the future of the profession may split between commoditized care and premium human expertise.Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast---EPISODE BREAKDOWN[01:06] – Seven Year PT Stat[02:29] – Who Should Become a PT[03:14] – Why People Burn Out[04:35] – Gender Breakdown in PT[05:22] – Maternity Leave Reality[06:25] – Same Cost Same Pay Reality[07:44] – PT Industry in 10 Years?[08:10] – Corporate Clinics Churn Grads[10:22] – Self Pay and Paying Therapists More?[11:51] – Tony's Prediction?[12:59] – Schools and Licensing Pressure[16:34] – Evidence and Acquisitions[21:43] – Human Connection Wins!-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.

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