In our last blog, we discussed the rapid shifts in healthcare and therapy we have witnessed in recent years, that have reached a peak this year. Then, we began discussing ideas for building a brighter future in the wake of our current breaking point.

We explained how shifting to a focus on Employees can help you build a thriving and fulfilling practice.. Now, let’s discuss how Employers fit into this equation…

Moving from clinic-based therapy to on-site industrial therapy brings you into the Employer’s world, allowing for closer relationships and a deeper understanding of patient work environments. By stepping into their world, you become part of the team, and can leverage that opportunity in a number of ways.

An Industrial Therapist becomes a valuable resource for Employers, by providing indispensable services such as:

• Prior-to-hire testing
• Job review and analysis
• Injury and illness prevention sessions and advising
• Walk-arounds within the plant site
• Monthly claims review assistance
• Return from family and medical leave assessments
• Inclusion in monthly HR/Workers Comp/Safety meetings

As you can see, moving to site-based industrial therapy opens doors to numerous opportunities to interact with clients as part of their team. And, as you might have guessed, all of the above are billable events. And all are directly reimbursed by Employers.

Finally, Employers can serve as gateways to other employers. They happily pass along their success stories, as they face no threat of losing anything. As your reputation grows, so does your clientele.

All of these pieces dovetail perfectly to create a beautiful picture:

• Working with Employers helps you gain access to Employees
• A variety of billable events with Employers leads to even greater networking
• Employees become patients and refer you to family or friends
• Employers recommend you to other Employers

As the opportunities multiply, so does the success of your practice – and so does your satisfaction with your career and your business.

Contact us for more information on using the KEY Method to unlock all of these doors. We will show you how starting your own practice or extending your current practice can not only lead you away from the problems of 2020, but toward a brighter future.