Hiring Part 5: Why Great PTs Leav...
Hiring Part 5: Why Great PTs Leave—and How Strong Leaders Retain Them
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Front Row Back Row Podcast: Presented By PhysioGrowth by Dr. Owen Campbell, DPT and Dr. Brian Wolfe, DPT
Aug 7, 2026
29:16
Episode notes

Hiring a great physical therapist is only the beginning. The bigger challenge is building a clinic where strong employees want to stay, grow, and contribute.

In the final episode of our hiring series, we discuss how leadership, communication, career development, and accountability shape employee retention. We also explain why clinic owners cannot rely on compensation alone to compete for great physical therapists.

Brian and Owen break down how to create meaningful growth opportunities for employees who want to lead, as well as clinicians who want to develop their expertise without moving into management.

They also discuss the importance of addressing employees who negatively affect the team, the patient experience, and the clinic’s performance.

Key takeaways:

  • Retention problems are often connected to leadership  ... 
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