Jimmy McKay and co-host Dave Kittle dive deep into the realities of hiring in physical therapy and the importance of transparency.
00:00 – Introduction & Overview
02:35 – The Importance of Salary Transparency in Job Listings
09:12 – The Reality Behind High Salaries and Long Hours
15:45 – Hiring the Right Fit: Quality Over Quantity
22:30 – Using Military Strategies in PT Hiring: Commitment vs Applications
31:20 – Communication Tactics: Over-Communicating with Your Team
38:00 – Tony Hsieh’s Zappos Example: Filtering for Commitment
47:50 – Parting Shots
They discuss how practice owners can attract the right therapists, the challenges of managing employee expectations, and the value of honest job descriptions. They explore salary transparency, over-communication with your team, and strategies to ensure you’re not just filling a role but finding the best fit.
Key topics covered:
The reality behind high salaries and long hours in physical therapy.
Why transparent job descriptions lead to better hires.
The importance of over-communicating with your team to foster engagement and retention.
How the military and companies like Zappos create commitment-driven cultures.
Practical steps to filter out uncommitted candidates during the hiring process.
Special Guest: None in this episode
Target Audience: Physical therapy clinic owners, practice managers, and therapists looking to optimize their hiring process and team management.
