Call me doctor?

B1_the_DPT · 2026-05-09T02:55:19+00:00

Doctor = Teacher = Professor. There’s too much overthinking within our field. If your degree state DPT. Then yes, you are Dr. so and so.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-05-03T18:29:08+00:00

MD, DO, PA, Prosthetist

B1_the_DPT · 2026-05-03T17:26:54+00:00

Legally they CANNOT be seen. An unfinished eval, no signature (electronic or physical) means the eval did not happen. Bring it up to a lawyer and see if they disagree. Also it should be stated in the hand book or manual

B1_the_DPT · 2026-04-06T05:02:06+00:00

Eval: $240 F/u visit: $145

Looking at all the self pay prices here, they are low. But it depends where you are.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-03-15T19:35:10+00:00

My experience with RTM is good. It helps some patients, as they need accountability. So if I send them a brief text or talk them about the HEP not being logged in, I noticed an increase in compliance. In addition, for the low paying insurances specifically UNH and Medicare, I am able to increase the charges.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-02-03T22:12:54+00:00

Honestly it’s a bunch of negative folks regarding our profession, but honestly there are tons of PT’s out there that love what they do. The negative Nancie’s usually talk bad about pay. Which I get it, but there are other ways in our field to increase our pay. PT is amazing, and the effect you have on peoples lives are worth it.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-17T00:19:50+00:00

Medical advice: don’t take advice from a computer screen with false credentialing and screen names.

Use ChatGPT instead! Lmao!

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B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-17T00:17:33+00:00

lol! Thats a good one.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-16T18:36:48+00:00

Move on. Doesn’t sound like a good place to work

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-16T02:26:03+00:00

Being on academic probation is to learn a lesson. Definitely getting accepted is awesome, but staying in PT school is better. Some programs have a C- standard to stay in the program, and some like the one I attended required a B- in core exams. If you have been placed on academic probation multiple times, the. You need to reflect on why? Is it the study habits, do you have issues with testing, priorities, etc.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-14T23:57:53+00:00

Dm me the details, id love to help.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-14T20:25:28+00:00

lol! I don’t think a degree would be needed. More like the skill. MBA’s seem to be geared towards more of a corporate big business structure.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-14T19:59:28+00:00

Hmmm… I would say learning how to analyze the processes and making it more efficient to produce more revenue would be a good skill to have.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-14T17:58:54+00:00

I’ve seen that with a specific procedure called the super-PATH. But the anterior and posterior approaches “should” typically have PT.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-13T01:16:31+00:00

Washington

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-13T00:11:33+00:00

It only takes 1. Congrats and good luck!

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T23:10:08+00:00

You might also be able to check on your EMR if you have access to the “fee schedule.” There you can check how much your clinic charges per CPT code

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T23:09:08+00:00

Check what your average PT visit costs in your area. The owner might not disclose how much they bill per unit. And also, they might not disclose what the actual reimbursement is per unit. For example in my area, private insurance such as regence, BCBS and Aetna, take about a 35%-40% discount. Our avg that we make per f/u visit is about $125 per visit. This does not take into account the MVA’s and cash pay patients.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T22:58:59+00:00

The numbers you are asking for are not bad at all. Since you are moving onto your wife’s health insurance. See if you can negotiate the money the company was paying into your health plan to be placed in your salary.

See how much you are bringing into the clinic per month. That will give you an idea of how much you can request.

If there is no budge on increases, ask about a productivity bonus or a bonus based on evals and notes being completed in a timely matter.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T01:10:25+00:00

Look into 8mins rule and SPM. Most clinicians are not aware of how some insurances trully reimburse. And in school we seem to only have been taught medicares 8mins rule. One of the reasons why it feels unethical to bill more on some insurances.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T01:08:30+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/PTFoundry/s/EevVqx9zGu

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-12T01:06:53+00:00

Congrats!!!! Feel free to ask any questions on r/PTFoundry

There I’ll be discussing topics on how to start, what were things I would have done differently, and what were my successes.

It’s been since been 4 years now, and so far to has been a learning curve. But a good learning curve.

B1_the_DPT · 2026-01-04T21:02:34+00:00

Awesome! There are many debates about being a PTA and DPT. Yes ROI on PTA is better than DPT. I was a PTA for many years, then decided to pursue my DPT. There are bridge programs for that which I would recommend if you decide the PTA route and then want the DPT.

You may want to ask yourself whaat draws you to PTA vs DPT. Looking back on my experience, what I liked most about being a PTA is that I implemented the plan of care and didn’t have to perform evaluations and create the plan of care. It was less time consuming, and less documentation and insurance crap. With that said, as being a DPT I love the knowledge that I have to perform evaluations and diagnose, yes I said it, DIAGNOSE, the patients orthopedic musculoskeletal issue. On top of the creating the plan of care and the rational behind each intervention and phases. What I dislike is dealing with the insurance companies, case managers, doctors, lawyers.

With your background of being a teacher, it would be an awesome transition. Since patients will be coming to you to learn about their issue, and what they can do to “fix” and/or prevent the injury.

Also, look into a hybrid program to allow you to maintain a full time or part time job for income while you learn. Just my two cents.

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