Managing a clinic
Realizing that you're not able to be at all places at all times is important. I've spent time, 80 hours a week, trying to run the clinic and to perfect the efficiency and efficacy of the treatment approach. Now, I have delegated the managing to someone more qualified and has better organizational skills than me. I would like to hear from other clinic owners how easy or hard it was for them to let go of control of certain aspects of their company.
I have spent a great amount of time learning about management and leadership. These skills and facts were not taught in a PT program. I think all PT programs should include a elective class on management, marketing, and leadership for those who wish to own or run a clinic. Does anyone know of any programs that actually offer classes in their PT program like this? I think the Chiropractic profession is soooo way ahead in their skills on growing a business. They are taught how during their studies and continue to market their services much better than PT's. We will have to see how "Try PT First" marketing will work.
I am in private practice (pediatrics) and am expanding by adding clinical staff. I find it very difficult to "give up" the treatment time to address administrative issues. I went back 2 years after finishing PT school and received my MHA-Master's in Health Administration which has helped a lot ! I have also struggled with sharing the administrative duties. It's a tough balance and like you have put the 80 hours in to get it all done. But I learned that no matter how hard it is to give some of it up, it only makes you a better practitioner and owner. What's the try PT campaign you are referring to?