547. Breaking the Mold: Dr. Zach Baker on Rethinking Education in Physical Therapy

Dr. Zach Baker has built a career by challenging traditional education pathways in physical therapy. From developing a sports residency program to launching CEU courses, Zach has found innovative ways to educate clinicians outside of academia. We dive into the challenges of building a residency from the ground up, why mentorship is key to developing future leaders, and how continuing education can be both profitable and impactful. Zach also shares his insights on balancing patient care, leadership, and business growth while staying committed to lifelong learning. Whether you’re a student, clinician, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways on how to educate, lead, and grow beyond the traditional academic setting.Learn more about our guest at:🌐 R2P Academy & Residency Program – www.r2pacademy.com 📸 Instagram: @r2pacademyCheck out the new course on Self Funding Your Own Conference Attendance:https://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/conferenceIf you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit NPTE Final Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website… and BREAKING NEWS! They now have an OCS (and soon-to-be GCS) review option as well… You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteffIf you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to Varela Financial. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain which plans you qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what your individual case looks like mapped out within each option. If you're looking for help on your student loans or any area of personal finance, we highly recommend working with them. You can check them out at varelafinancial.com.Feel free to reach out to us:🌐 Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast 📘 Facebook 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram: @hetpodcast | @pteducatorFor more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.