Stay ConnectedPT Pintcast is a physical therapy podcast featuring conversations with physical therapists, clinic owners, educators, and leaders shaping the future of physical therapy.
Hosted by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT, PT Pintcast blends real talk, big ideas, and practical insight on clinical care, business, culture, and where physical therapy is headed next. If a TED Talk and a radio show had a baby and raised it in a physical therapy clinic, this would be it.
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Episode Overview
Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Nicole O’Neill from U.S. Physical Therapy about what USPH actually is—and why most PTs don’t realize they’ve probably seen one of their clinics.
USPH partners with 135+ locally branded physical therapy practices across 44 states, providing national operational support while allowing clinics to maintain their identity.
This episode breaks down what that model looks like for:
U.S. Physical Therapy is a national network supporting local PT clinics with financial, administrative, and operational infrastructure—so clinicians can focus on patient care and leadership development.
Learn more:
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Visibility Is Not Optional Anymore
If you’re a physical therapist or clinic owner relying on reputation alone, you’re already behind.
This episode covers:
Trust is built downstream of earned attention. If people don’t see you, they don’t trust you.
Guest LinksDave Kittle
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thedavekittleshow/featured
Website → https://conciergepainrelief.com
Tony Maritato
Can social media realistically generate revenue for physical therapists?
In this episode, Jimmy talks with Tony Maritato about:
Tony explains how he captures patient interactions during treatment (with consent), posts directly from his phone, and uses AI tools to analyze performance — without hiring staff or building a production studio.
If you’re a clinic owner, this matters because:
AI Is Not a Silver Bullet
Recorded live at APTA CSM, Todd Norwood joins the show to talk about AI, digital health, and why physical therapy clinics need to fix their data before chasing the next shiny tech solution.
What We Cover:Good data is foundational to making the most of AI and digital innovation in physical therapy.
GuestTodd Norwood
PT in Digital Health
Live from CSM Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Matt Huey, PT, to talk about what really moves the physical therapy profession forward.
The conversation centers on engagement.
Not national outrage.
Not social media complaints.
Real, local involvement.
Key themes:
The takeaway:
If you want the profession to improve, you have to show up.
Proactive Care Is a Pathway — Not a Slogan
PT is built for prevention.
But most of healthcare still waits until pain shows up.
In this episode recorded live at CSM in Anaheim, Dr. Tatiana Olevsky discusses:
Dr. Tatiana Olevsky
Spine PT Fellow | Private Practice Owner | Educator
Better Systems, Not Tougher People
Burnout in healthcare isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a design problem.
Dr. Lisa Flexner joins PT Pintcast live from APTA CSM to break down why:
If you're leading a clinic and wondering why retention is harder, morale feels fragile, or productivity pressure keeps increasing — this episode reframes the issue from something personal to something structural.
Key TakeawaysLive from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Dr. Jenn Bell about redefining professionalism in physical therapy.
They discuss:
If your clinic wants to recruit and retain strong clinicians, this conversation matters.
Key TakeawaysAdvocacy Isn’t Optional—It’s Your Responsibility
In this episode, Jimmy talks with Jim Leahy, longtime lobbyist and association executive serving nine APTA chapters across the country.
Jim has spent over 30 years inside the machinery of healthcare policy. His message is clear:
If you’re not involved in advocacy, you’re gambling with your profession—and your patients.
What You’ll Learn:Recorded live from CSM, this episode features Jake Irwin, PT, DPT — professor, athletics PT, private practice owner, and APTA delegate.
The conversation covers:
Jake delivers a strong parting shot:
When patients don’t get better because they didn’t follow their home program — that’s not their fault. That’s yours.This episode challenges clinicians to choose growth over blame.
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