The Cash Pay Shift: What It Means for Physical Therapist Assistants
From PTA+ Physical Therapist Assistant by Katie Sutton
April 13, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the shift towards cash-based care models for Physical Therapist Assistants and the opportunities they present.
Burnout in physical therapy is real—and it’s pushing many clinicians to rethink their careers. In this episode of the PTA+ Podcast, we sit down live from CSM with Andrew Schofner, CEO of PtEverywhere, to explore how cash-based and hybrid care models are creating new opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants. Andrew shares insights on: Why traditional insurance-based models are becoming unsustainable How PTAs can expand into wellness and cash-based services What it looks like to start a side hustle or independent path The mindset shift required to take control of your career This episode is especially valuable for PTAs who feel stuck, burned out, or curious about what else is possible in the profession. PtEverywhere: https://www.pteverywhere.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pteverywhere/posts/?feedView=all Subscribe & Follow (PTA+) Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videos Instagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/ LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725 Special Thanks to: Thanks to US Physical Therapy…
People in this episode
Host: Katie Sutton
Guest: Andrew Schofner
Topics covered
- cash pay models
- physical therapist assistants
- burnout
- wellness services
- career opportunities
Keywords
- cash pay
- physical therapy
- PTA
- burnout
- wellness
- side hustle
- career shift
Sponsors
US Physical Therapy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PtEverywhere
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