Editor’s Note
By Kristen Wilson, PT, DPT
“ Shhh… promise you won’t tell anyone?”
Secret Sauce Nuggets — An Interview with a Practice Owner
By Eileen Rodri Carter, PT, DPT, MBA
Lisa Mackell, MPT, and a member of the Impact Editorial Board, posed some questions to Eileen Rodri Carter, PT, DPT, MBA, owner and president of Comprehensive Rehab in North Carolina. Successful practices often have a “secret sauce” that makes their company stand out, gives them an edge, and is the reason patients and clients choose their practice over others.
Membership Matters
The mission of the Private Practice Section (PPS) is to champion the success of the physical therapist in business. Whether you’ve just joined or are a long-time member, PPS is here to support your efforts and provide the resources and tools to help you meet your goals. But don’t take our word for it, hear from our members about what PPS membership means for them and their business.
Katherine Shephard, PT, DPT
New Normal Physical Therapy
Edina, MN
WHY I JOINED APTA PRIVATE
PRACTICE
I joined APTA Private Practice to connect with and learn from others in the world of private practice.
Missy Crocker, PTA
West Park Rehab
Franklin, PA
WHY I JOINED APTA PRIVATE
PRACTICE
I joined APTA Private Practice because our practice is in a small town, and I am interested in building our business and educating our staff.
NEW MEMBER RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
PPS provides payment tools and resources to guide you through the complicated payment environment. Updated regularly, the payment tools and resources are some of the most sought-after PPS membership resources. Access them at ppsapta.org/practice-management/payment-resources.
2022 Impact Awards
Impact is made possible by the dedicated volunteers of the Impact Editorial Board and a long list of authors who share their expertise with readers issue after issue. As such, we’re pleased to announce the 2022 Impact Awards winners.
Secrets to Starting and Scaling Your Business
From tax breaks to layers of revenue
By F Scott Feil, PT, DPT, EdD
The process of starting a business can often feel overwhelming. There are so many steps and processes that healthcare providers are generally not taught in school.