Episode 05 - Evan Thomas on Navigating Staff Compensation Models, Becoming a Green Certified Business and the Importance of a Healthy Workplace Culture

Jul 17

Please welcome Evan Thomas to the pod! Co-owner of Dockside Physio in Victoria BC, Evan brings a wealth of insight and perspective to this episode!

Evan's Clinic Dockside Physiotherapy: https://docksidephysio.com/

In this conversation, Evan Thomas shares his experiences in the healthcare field, particularly focusing on truth and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous populations. He discusses his journey to becoming a physiotherapist, the challenges of clinic ownership, and the impact of COVID-19 on his practice, including the shift to telehealth. The conversation also delves into the current hiring landscape for physiotherapists and the importance of building a supportive clinic culture. In this conversation, Evan Thomas and Danielle Boyd discuss various aspects of running a physiotherapy clinic, including employee compensation models, the challenges of hiring and retaining staff, the impact of rising costs, and the importance of creating a positive workplace culture. They also touch on the significance of becoming a certified green business and the need for ongoing professional development within the physiotherapy community. The discussion highlights the evolving scope of physiotherapy practice and the necessity of educating the public about the value of physiotherapy services.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Truth and Reconciliation in Healthcare

09:21 Evan's Journey to Becoming a Physiotherapist

18:19 Building a Successful Clinic Amidst Challenges

23:10 Adapting to COVID-19: Innovations in Telehealth

25:38 Navigating Telehealth Transition

30:17 The Financial Impact of COVID-19

35:24 Balancing Family and Business

41:20 Challenges in Hiring Physiotherapists

48:15 Navigating Employee Compensation Models

51:09 Understanding Contractor vs Employee Dynamics

54:17 Challenges in Hiring and Retaining Physiotherapists

58:18 The Impact of Licensing on Clinic Operations

01:01:12 Becoming a Certified Green Business

01:09:13 Involvement in the Ortho Division and Advanced Practice

01:10:18 Navigating Professional Involvement

01:14:26 Revitalizing Manual Therapy Perspectives

01:18:49 Challenges in Continuing Education

01:20:02 Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Conversations

01:23:37 Public Perception and Access to Physiotherapy

01:30:11 Defining a Healthy Business in Physiotherapy

Keywords

truth and reconciliation, healthcare, Indigenous relations, physiotherapy, clinic ownership, telehealth, COVID-19, hiring challenges, DEI, cultural sensitivity, physiotherapy, employee compensation, clinic operations, hiring challenges, green business, professional development, advanced practice, business culture