PT and OT Business Tips and Truths

Private Practice Success for Physical Therapists

EP 19: What Physicians are Thinking Today and Tips to Increase Referrals

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In this episode, James talks with doctor Kenneth Moses, MD a 20 year primary care physician.

LEARN:

  • What primary care physicians think PT’s actually do.
  • Why primary care physicians don’t refer to physical therapy as much…
  • How this physician makes decisions on who he sends patients to.
  • What physicians think about the, “No More Pills” campaign being put out by physical therapists.
  • What PT/OT’s can do to increase physician awareness of PT/OT services and potentially increase referrals.

FIND OUT

  1. How often do patients ask physicians where they should go for PT/OT?
  2. Do doctor’s google when trying to find a clinic to send to?
  3. A very unique marketing idea that PT/OT’s can do to educate primary care physicians and potentially increase referrals.

About James Ko

James Ko is the lead instructor and founder of IndeFree. He's a physical therapist of over 20 years and have owned 7 private practices and is launching a national chain. He's worked with some of the world's most celebrated athletes, actresses, and X-Game competitors. More importantly, he knows what it's like to fail and succeed. He enjoys reading James Patterson and Nicolas Sparks, and likes to golf, play the guitar and practice martial arts. He loves playing with my Mac and Cozy most of all!

SUCCESS STORIES

"These sessions are invaluable!"

Just had a great one on one session with James Ko. He got right down to the needs of our practice based on where we are and where we want to be. Laid out what to prioritize and what to focus on for optimal growth and getting more patients. This one hour session definitely helped to get our business looking in the right direction. These sessions are invaluable! Can't thank you enough for taking the time to meet with us. Thanks James Ko!

Bryan Kreitlow, PT
Optimize Therapy & Fitness
(Laurel, MD)

"Passed the million dollar mark our second year...

I look forward to more. With the times and industry changes, you change your information. It gives me great things to take back to my clinic. It's been fantastic."

Charles Mills, PT in Private Practice
Midcounty PT (Woodbridge, VA)
midcountypt.com

"We've been open 11 years...

and have taken many conferences like this but after only one day here we're excited. We've gotten so much helpful information it's going to make a huge difference in our clinic. Very glad we came!"

Jeff and Natalie Thomas, DPT
Inmotion OC - PT and Aquatic (Irvine, CA)
6,000 ft2 - Beautiful Facility - inmotionoc.com