"How to be the Best PT" Episode 8 Part 2 on The Behind the Sports Medicine Podcast with Assistant Director of Outpatient Services for Willis Knighton Healthcare systems, Lee Rielly, PhD., RPT.

Episode 8 Part 2

Closing out our conversation, Lee and I cover various topics related to the field of sports medicine and physical therapy. We discuss the importance of proving one's worth and gaining experience in order to advance in the field. Lee and I  also touch on the challenges of reimbursement and the need for a value-based payment structure. The importance of mentorship and providing quality care to patients is emphasized. We close out the conversation and reflect on our own career paths and offer advice to young therapists and students pursuing a career in sports medicine.

 

Takeaways

1. Proving one's worth and gaining experience is crucial for advancement in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy.

2. The reimbursement system in healthcare needs to catch up with the changing landscape and the value provided by therapists.

3. Mentorship plays a vital role in the development of young therapists and students.

4. Providing quality care and making patients feel valued is essential for success in the field.

5. Young therapists and students should have realistic expectations about salary and focus on the passion and impact they can make in their careers.