Why PTs Are Underpaid (And What To Do About It)

Most physical therapists don’t have a clinical problem — they have a business model problem. In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Courtney Morse to unpack what happens when you step away from traditional outpatient care and rethink how a PT clinic should operate. From burnout and stacked schedules to launching a cash-based practice out of a hair salon, this conversation shows what’s possible when PTs stop undervaluing their services. Courtney shares how mindset, pricing, and business structure play a bigger role in success than most clinicians realize. He also breaks down why so many PTs hesitate to start a practice — and what actually gets them moving. If you’re a clinic owner or thinking about becoming one, this episode gives you a clearer picture of what’s holding you back — and what to do next. GUEST LINKS • Courtney Morse • PT Biz SPONSORS SaRA Health — Increase revenue between visits with automated patient engagement ???? EMPOWER EMR — Documentation built for PTs, not against them ???? U.S. Physical Therapy — Growth, mentorship, and career pathways for PTs ????

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Why PTs Are Underpaid (And What To Do About It) is an episode from PT Pintcast by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast.

This episode is 0:47:14 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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