A Clinician’s Life

How to Get Even Better at Charting, The Necessary Evil

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about all things charting. They discuss the importance of the dreaded task, and share some tips and tricks that they’ve used to make it a little bit easier and maybe make it even more enjoyable.
In this conversation, Darryl and Emma discuss topics such as:
The driving factors of feeling overwhelmed as clinicians
How to become efficient with specific tips and tricks on charting
Why does private practice have a bad rep?
How to make boring tasks more enjoyable
How to minimize distractions when you’re charting ie. why you should only check your email twice a day
Sponsors:
Callhero: Call Recording & Tracking Software, Virtual Receptionists for Dental Offices, Physical Therapy, Medical, Chiropractic, Veterinary Clinics
Clinic Accelerator: Home - Clinic Accelerator

Applying Social Media into Patient Care

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about social media and how it has impacted the clinician world. They deep dive into the importance of doing your own research on the content you see online, and how to determine if an online clinician is a good source of information.
 
In this conversation, Darryl and Emma discuss topics such as:
The Art to Extracting Knowledge from Social Media
Dangers of the Online Algorithm
How Easier it Was Being a Clinician Back in the Day
Risk of Idolization
How to Determine if Clinicians Online are a Good Source
Future of AI - how will it impact clinicians?
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Managing a New Clinic as a New Mom with Manju Asdhir

In this new episode, Darryl sits down with Manju Asdhir to discuss how she managed her clinic as a new mom, the importance of regular staff check-ins, and embracing failures and baby steps.
Manju, the owner of Kawartha Care Wellness Centre, is a chiropractor who built her clinic from scratch, turned it into a multi-million-dollar practice with a team of 17, and sold it all in 8 years. Now she is one of Clinic Accelerator's business coaches working with solopreneurs and startups.
In this conversation, Darryl and Manju discuss topics such as:
Hiring Your First Clinician
Importance of Check-Ins with Staff
Managing a New Clinic as a New Mom
Maternity Leave as a Clinic Owner
Letting Your Staff Make Mistakes
Trusting People to Do Their Job
Embracing Baby Steps & Challenges
Knowing When it's Time to Exit your Clinic
 
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Follow Manju:Instagram: @‌kawarthacare
Sponsors:Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Should Parents be Involved in their Child’s Treatment?

In this new episode, Darryl & Emma sit down with Hannah Jack to discuss how to have conversations with patients to address psychosocial influences, how to ask the hard questions, and how to make them feel safeHannah is a registered psychotherapist who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. She uses stories, art, drama, and play to help children better understand their brain and build skills necessary for life’s challenges, and she is Emma’s amazing sister!In this conversation, Darryl, Emma, and Hannah discuss topics such as:
How to screen and address the psycho-social factors that may be influencing a patient's signs and symptoms
Mental fitness and Physical fitness are required to drive even better patient outcomes
How to make Patients feel safe in your clinical environment
How to ask the hard questions with complex patients
How to engage in difficult conversations with patients that are seen as supportive and not judgemental
Importance of Pre-Framing as a Clinician
Should Parents be Involved in their Child’s Treatment?
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Follow Hannah:
Instagram: @‌hannahjacktherapy
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Is Practicing Today Even More Complex Than 10 Years Ago?

Daryl and Emma talked about a range of important subjects for clinicians. Their conversation covered finding the right balance between work and life, personalizing a practice to fit individual strengths and needs, and the critical role of communication and connection in assessments.
They also shared insights on learning from the missteps and victories of seasoned clinicians, handling challenging client scenarios, and the importance of continuous learning. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, Daryl and Emma's discussion provides valuable strategies to enrich both your professional practice and personal well-being.
 
In this new episode, Darryl and Emma discuss topics on:
Finding a work-life balance as a clinician
Customizing one's practice to individual needs and strengths
The importance of communication and connection in assessments
Learning from mistakes and lessons of more experienced clinicians
Navigating difficult client situations and emotions
Transitioning successfully from school to clinical practice
Continuous learning and addressing real-world problems
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
 
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

What’s Your Target Market - and Yes a Niche Practice is Scalable

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Laura Patrick to talk about how she got started in Paediatrics, her first clinic and how she grew to 17 locations. They discussed how systems and processes are needed to scale. Laura also shares how she still finds time and ways to give back to her community.
Laura Patrick is the founder of Kids Physio Group. She embarked on her journey after gaining invaluable experience working with school-aged children in the public system for about three years. Recognizing the need for comprehensive care that would enable every child to unlock their full physical potential, Laura decided to establish the first private paediatric clinic in British Columbia, transforming her vision into a tangible reality in 2006.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Laura discuss topics, such as:
Starting a Paediatric physio clinic, when everything seems to point in a different direction.
Taking a chance on that one patient and bring a vision to reality.
Investing in mentorship and scaling it to grow the business and drive quality of care.
Growing as a leader and stepping outside our comfort zones.
Engaging with and giving back to the community.
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Follow Laura:
Instagram: @‌kidsphysiomum
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Financial Literacy - Don’t Just Trade Time for Money!

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Robin Valadares to talk about the Financial Mindset for clinicians. They discussed how there are more ways for clinicians to earn money other than just seeing more patients. Robin also shares how he plans his day carefully to maximize his productivity.
Robin Valadares is the founder of Financially Fulfilled Physio. It’s a platform built to create awareness of and effectively using various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing to healthcare professionals.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Robin discuss topics, such as:
Financial literacy for healthcare pros
Reframing your financial mindset
Balancing income and capacity
Maximizing your productivity within your daily practice.
Life beyond the clinic and direct patient care.
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Follow Robin:
Instagram: @‌financiallyfulfilledphysio
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Continuous Learning in a Busy World for Healthcare Pros

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about dealing with unexpected events during the holidays. They deep dive into how listening to content such as podcasts allow you to learn lessons from other people’s experiences. They also exchange notes about the ways that healthcare has evolved into a collaborative practice between various disciplines.
In this conversation, Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
Maximizing continuing education and professional development
Developing the right culture for your organization
The power of self-reflection
Cultivating self-trust for career success
Exploring new opportunities for professional growth
The power of collaborative healthcare and the best way to screen new patients.
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

How to Transition as an Internationally Educated Physio Working in a full Clinical Role into a Full-Time Leadership Position?

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Dominic Batt to talk about Dom's diverse career from the UK to Canada, including humorous stories. We dive into his incredible leadership journey.
Dominic Batt is an Area Director for CBI Health. He is responsible for the operational and business management of 27 rehabilitation clinics across Ontario, with annual revenues exceeding $20M. Aligning clinical operations (staff engagement, care delivery, patient experience) with key marketing, financial, and business development functions.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Dom discuss topics, such as:
- Transition from the UK to Canada as an internationally educated PT
- Dom's early clinician experiences in Canada, where he met the love of his life ;-)
- Dom's leadership journey from clinical practice to leadership roles, the challenges and skills to be successful.
- The humorous story of how Dom and Darryl initially met at an OPA conference to his application process and interview for a leadership role with Darryl.
- Dom’s abilities to take on increasing responsibilities at the hospital, including strategic planning, patient flow, inpatient medical units, and how he applied his incredible skills as a PT.
- Discussed his decision to pursue an MBA and how he plans to utilize these unique skills.
 
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
 
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
 
Follow Dominic Batt:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-batt-healthmanagement/?originalSubdomain=ca
 
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Are the Healthcare and Insurance Systems Set Up For Patients To Fail?

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about their recent experiences navigating the complexities of the Canadian healthcare and insurance systems. They deep dive into some of the complexities and identify how traumatic experiences and unnecessary stresses can negatively influence outcomes. They also explore ways the healthcare system could better support accident victims, touching on issues of accessibility, advocacy resources and involving other professionals to address holistic care needs.
In this conversation, Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- Darryl's recent experience getting into a car accident and the challenges he experienced navigating the insurance claims process.
- Emma provides an invaluable perspective on her own experiences as a patient.
- The importance of healthcare providers being sensitive to impact of traumatic experiences and injustice from accident victims.
- The complexity of psychosocial factors that influence patient outcomes beyond the identifiable physical symptoms that get the most attention with injuries and conditions.
- The need for better advocacy resources and earlier involvement of other healthcare professionals (i.e., Occupational Therapists), mental health supports, and legal guidance.
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
 
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/