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May 22, 2026
<p>In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Jon Schmidt, Vice President of Operations at Rothman Orthopaedics, to discuss the future of physician recruitment, orthopedic practice growth, and how healthcare organizations can successfully hire and retain top surgical talent in 2026 and beyond. Drawing from his journey as an occupational therapist turned healthcare executive, Jon shares valuable insights into leadership, physician alignment, operational strategy, and the evolving partnership models shaping modern orthopedic care.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Jon breaks down Rothman Orthopaedics’ expansion into Central Florida through its partnership with AdventHealth and explains how the organization has scaled through fellowship-trained surgeon recruitment, culture-focused hiring, academic excellence, and operational innovation. The conversation also explores the growing importance of physician support models, including dedicated clinical assistants, team-based care, and creating sustainable environments that improve both provider satisfaction and patient outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is essential listening for healthcare executives, orthopedic leaders, physician recruiters, practice administrators, and surgeons looking to better understand the future of private practice partnerships, physician retention, and healthcare operations strategy in a rapidly changing employment market.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why culture fit is becoming one of the most important factors in physician recruitment</li><li>How Rothman Orthopaedics approaches fellowship-trained surgeon hiring and retention</li><li>The operational benefits of dedicated clinical assistant models in orthopedic practices</li><li>Differences between PSA models, hospital employment, and private practice structures</li><li>Strategies for scaling orthopedic groups while maintaining physician autonomy</li><li>How healthcare leaders can improve physician satisfaction, communication, and retention</li><li>Why operational alignment and leadership transparency are critical for growth in 2026</li><li>The future of physician recruitment, workforce shortages, and orthopedic expansion strategies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:39 Meet Jon Schmidt</p><p>01:32 From Occupational Therapist to Healthcare Executive</p><p>06:57 Why Physicians and Culture Matter in Recruitment</p><p>10:30 Rothman Orthopaedics’ Florida Expansion Strategy</p><p>13:27 Transitioning to a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Model</p><p>16:24 Fellowship-Trained Recruiting and Subspecialty Alignment</p><p>19:27 The Clinical Assistant Model and Operational Efficiency</p><p>24:31 Strategic Growth Through Partnerships</p><p>29:58 The “Best of Both Worlds” Healthcare Model</p><p>35:00 Leadership, Operations, and Organizational Growth</p><p>40:58 Building Fairness, Communication, and Strong Workplace Culture</p><p>43:30 Final Thoughts and Future Hiring Trends</p><p>44:14 FREE: Salary Guide</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>orthopedic surgeon recruitment 2026,</p><p>physician hiring strategies,</p><p>healthcare operations leadership,</p><p>orthopedic private practice growth,</p><p>professional services agreement healthcare,</p><p>PSA model in orthopedics,</p><p>surgeon retention strategies,</p><p>fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons,</p><p>healthcare recruiter podcast,</p><p>orthopedic practice management,</p><p>clinical assistant healthcare model,</p><p>healthcare leadership careers,</p><p>physician workforce shortages,</p><p>hospital and private practice partnerships,</p><p>sports medicine fellowship programs,</p><p>healthcare executive leadership,</p><p>medical group operations,</p><p>physician recruitment trends,</p><p>orthopedic healthcare business,</p><p>surgeon employment market,</p><p>Healthcare recruiting agency,</p><p>Flat fee healthcare recruiter,</p><p>Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,</p><p>Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,</p><p>Medical office and billing staff recruitment,</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Jon Schmidt:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schmidt-42a4b9a6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jonathan Schmidt</a></p><p>Visit<a href="https://www.rothmanortho.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Rothman Orthopaedics</a></p>
May 15, 2026
<p>In this episode of Healthy Careers, host <strong>Maddie Traylor</strong> sits down with <strong>Katy Talento</strong>, CEO of AllBetter Health and former White House health policy advisor, to discuss the importance of <strong>following happiness in your healthcare career</strong> while navigating burnout, healthcare reform, and professional reinvention.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>Katy shares her unconventional journey from <strong>epidemiology and public health</strong> into healthcare policy, the Senate, the White House, and even a period in religious life before transitioning into healthcare entrepreneurship and naturopathy. After experiencing burnout and losing her sister to colorectal cancer, Katy began questioning traditional healthcare systems and became passionate about creating more patient-centered and transparent healthcare solutions.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>The conversation dives into <strong>direct contracting, concierge primary care, employer-sponsored healthcare models, healthcare policy, physician independence, burnout in medicine, and healthcare innovation</strong>. Maddie and Katy also discuss systemic healthcare challenges, staffing shortages, patient advocacy, and why more employers are seeking alternatives to traditional insurance-driven healthcare systems.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>This episode is essential listening for <strong>healthcare executives, physicians, recruiters, healthcare entrepreneurs, practice leaders, policy professionals, and clinicians</strong> looking to build more fulfilling careers while exploring the future of healthcare delivery and employer-driven healthcare solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why healthcare professionals should recognize burnout early and prioritize long-term happiness</li><li>How direct contracting and concierge primary care models can improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs</li><li>The growing movement toward physician independence and employer-based healthcare solutions</li><li>Lessons learned from healthcare policy, entrepreneurship, and career reinvention</li><li>How staffing shortages and system incentives affect patient care experiences</li><li>Why transparency, preventative care, and patient advocacy are becoming critical in modern healthcare</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>00:32 Meet Katy Talento<br> 01:34 Building an Unfiltered Healthcare Voice Through Substack<br> 03:38 From Senate Policy Work to Religious Life<br> 05:12 Discovering Epidemiology and Public Health<br> 08:33 Campaign Work and Transitioning Into the White House<br> 11:22 Exploring Naturopathy and Alternative Health Approaches<br> 14:33 Returning to Foundational and Preventative Health<br> 17:34 Personal ER Experiences and Healthcare System Challenges<br> 20:38 How Employers Can Help Fix Healthcare Delivery<br> 22:23 Inside the AllBetter Health Model<br> 27:54 Physician Independence vs Employment Models<br> 30:46 Challenging Large Healthcare Systems and Incentives<br> 33:48 How to Connect with Katy Talento<br> 35:13 Career Advice on Freedom, Fulfillment, and Happiness<br> 38:06 Closing Thoughts & Bonus Offer</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>healthcare career fulfillment,<br>healthcare leadership,<br>physician burnout,<br>direct contracting healthcare,<br>concierge primary care,<br>healthcare entrepreneurship,<br>healthcare policy careers,<br>employer healthcare solutions,<br>preventative healthcare models,<br>physician independence,<br>career change in healthcare,<br>healthcare recruiter podcast,<br>patient-centered healthcare,<br>healthcare innovation,<br>healthcare business strategy,<br>Healthcare recruiting agency,<br>Flat fee healthcare recruiter,<br>Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,<br>Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,<br>Medical office and billing staff recruitment,</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Katy Talento:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katytalento/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katy Talento</a><br>Subscribe to <a href="https://substack.com/@katytalento" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katy Talento's Substack</a><br>Visit: <a href="https://allbetter.health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AllBetter Health</a></p>
May 8, 2026
<p>In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Bryan Hill, CEO of Rehab United, to discuss the major changes the physical therapy industry and broader musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare system desperately need. From declining reimbursements and provider burnout to preventative care and employer-driven healthcare solutions, Bryan shares an honest look at the future of physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>Bryan dives into how a life-changing femur fracture at age 14 inspired his path into healthcare entrepreneurship and ultimately led to the launch of Rehab United alongside his brother. Together, they built one of San Diego’s leading physical therapy organizations by prioritizing functional rehabilitation, early intervention, patient outcomes, and clinician empowerment.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>This episode explores the growing challenges facing outpatient physical therapy clinics, including insurance pressures, private equity influence, staffing shortages, and rising education costs. Bryan also explains how innovative compensation structures, telehealth, concierge rehabilitation, and employer-focused preventative programs can improve both clinician satisfaction and patient outcomes.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>This conversation is essential listening for physical therapists, orthopedic leaders, healthcare executives, practice owners, recruiters, sports medicine professionals, and clinicians looking to better understand the future of rehabilitation, MSK care, and private practice healthcare delivery.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why the physical therapy industry must shift from reactive treatment to preventative MSK care</li><li>How declining reimbursements and rising student debt are impacting PT retention and burnout</li><li>The effects of private equity and insurance-driven metrics on outpatient rehabilitation clinics</li><li>Why clinician autonomy, accountability, and compensation flexibility matter in healthcare</li><li>How employer-based wellness and preventative programs can reduce MSK claims and healthcare costs</li><li>The growing role of telehealth, concierge rehab, and early intervention in patient care</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>00:32 Meet Bryan Hill: CEO of Rehab United<br>02:03 The Origin Story Behind Rehab United<br>04:59 Building a Strong Referral and Growth Strategy<br>07:30 Physical Therapy Economics and Declining Reimbursements<br>14:00 Private Equity Pressures in Outpatient Healthcare<br>17:07 Why Clinicians Must Know Their Numbers<br>18:06 Accountability, Work Ethic, and Healthcare Leadership<br>20:17 Inside Rehab United’s Uncapped Compensation Model<br>28:04 Flexibility and Long-Term Career Growth in PT<br>31:06 Leadership Beyond Job Titles<br>31:47 Creating a Positive and Supportive Clinic Culture<br>32:51 Why Physical Therapy Environments Matter for Recovery<br>33:32 Family Stories and Patient Buy-In<br>35:15 The Shift Toward Preventative Physical Therapy<br>37:15 Employer Healthcare Programs and Cost Savings<br>42:02 Telehealth, Access, and Concierge Rehabilitation Models<br>45:20 The Reality of Navigating the Healthcare System<br>48:38 PRP, Peptides, and Emerging Treatment Options<br>50:38 Knowing When Surgery Is Truly Necessary<br>56:08 Resilience, Curiosity, and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>physical therapy industry,<br>musculoskeletal healthcare,<br>preventative physical therapy,<br>outpatient rehabilitation,<br>MSK care solutions,<br>physical therapist burnout,<br>healthcare leadership,<br>orthopedic rehabilitation,<br>telehealth physical therapy,<br>private practice physical therapy,<br>healthcare recruiting,<br>sports medicine rehabilitation,<br>employer healthcare solutions,<br>concierge physical therapy,<br>physical therapy business models,</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Bryan Hill</strong>:<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-hill-61725018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bryan Hill</a><br><strong>Visit</strong> <a href="https://www.rehabunited.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rehab United</a></p>
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