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FEBRUARY 2026 |
The Human Resources Issue | "Forest"

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From Acorns to Mighty Oaks

How strategic, rhythm-based staffing reduces PT burnout

In physical therapy, we often talk about the “slow burn”—building careers, outcomes, and clinics that thrive long-term rather than sprinting toward short-lived success. Today’s workforce demands exact
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BY Michael Nula, MS, DPT

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What’s in Your Recruiting Backpack?

Are you prepared to hire before hiring becomes a necessity? Do you have a system in place, or are you starting from scratch each time someone quits? Is your front office...

BY Dee Bills, PT

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Guiding New Hires Through the Wilderness

When your reputation is built on expert-level skill and patient trust, handing over responsibility to someone new can feel risky. In niche practices like pediatrics, pelvic...

BY Sonakshi Narayan, PT, DPT

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Controlled Burn

Sometimes physical therapy leaders are misidentified, misaligned, or later discover that leadership isn’t what they expected. When this occurs, how do you contain the damage?

BY Brent Bednar, PT

DEPARTMENTS

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Member Perspective

Strong Roots, Steady Growth

Thanks to shifting workplace cultures and a savvier generation of new grads (looking at you, Gen Z!) the benefits conversation has moved well beyond salary+health insurance...

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Marketing & Outreach

Gather ‘Round the Campfire

At Ignite Physical Therapy, we have team members attend what we call “Sales School.” The purpose is to equip every team member with the knowledge, confidence, and language...

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Regulatory & Compliance

Forest Management

Are non-compete agreements legal? Are they enforceable? How do I know if.my non-compete policy is compliant with current regulations? These questions are of concern to many...

INSIDE APTA PRIVATE PRACTICE

Editor's Note

Let’s get this out of the way: I am not a camper. To me, camping involves a fluffy hotel duvet, room service, and maybe—if I’m really roughing it—a slightly scratchy bathrobe.

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On the Move

In today’s rapidly evolving physical therapy landscape, clinical excellence alone is no longer enough to ensure long-term success. Private practice owners and emerging...

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