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27 th January
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Bridging the Divide Between the DPT Degree and High-Value Care

Hiring shouldn’t feel like a gamble, but it does. New grads come in smart and motivated, yet struggle with documentation, and real-world decision-making. Senior clinicians slow down to fill the gaps. Productivity lags. Burnout rises. And too often, that “great hire” is gone within a year. Join SPRY for a practical, no-fluff webinar with Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Founder of FlexHealth Consulting and a former Director of Clinical Education. With 30+ years across clinical care, DPT education, and organizational strategy, Dr. Flexner understands this problem from both sides of the desk. This session is built for owners and executives running multi-site private practices who are tired of the sink-or-swim onboarding model. We’ll talk honestly about why staffing feels broken. If you’re struggling with turnover, inconsistent performance across locations, or the constant drag of onboarding, this conversation will give you a clearer framework for solving staffing challenges at the system level, not one hire at a time.

Bridging the Divide Between the DPT Degree and High-Value Care

Hiring shouldn’t feel like a gamble, but it does. New grads come in smart and motivated, yet struggle with documentation, and real-world decision-making. Senior clinicians slow down to fill the gaps. Productivity lags. Burnout rises. And too often, that “great hire” is gone within a year. Join SPRY for a practical, no-fluff webinar with Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Founder of FlexHealth Consulting and a former Director of Clinical Education. With 30+ years across clinical care, DPT education, and organizational strategy, Dr. Flexner understands this problem from both sides of the desk. This session is built for owners and executives running multi-site private practices who are tired of the sink-or-swim onboarding model. We’ll talk honestly about why staffing feels broken. If you’re struggling with turnover, inconsistent performance across locations, or the constant drag of onboarding, this conversation will give you a clearer framework for solving staffing challenges at the system level, not one hire at a time.
Speakers
Dr. Katie O’Bright
Founder of Redefine Health Education
Dr. Katie O'Bright is a physical therapist and educator who has spent the majority of her clinical career in multidisciplinary primary care settings. She started her career as an active duty Army PT where she worked in a Soldier Centered Medical Home, co-located with primary care physicians, psychologists and other valued support staff.Since then, she has worked in multidisciplinary care settings in academic health systems and private practices. Dr. O'Bright founded Redefine Health Education with the mission of getting physical therapists into primary care through education, mentorship and consulting. She served as the Education Chair to the APTA Federal’s Primary Care Special Interest Group (PC-SIG) from 2022-2025, where she launched the Primary Care PT Summit & Think Tank and led the workgroup for the consensus definition of primary care PT. As of 2025, she is still an active member of the PC SIG. Dr. O’Bright is the host of The Primary Care PT Podcast and teaches continuing education courses related to primary care PT through Redefine Health Education.
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Alex Bendersky
Healthcare Technology Innovator
Alex Bendersky brings 20+ years of experience advancing patient care through digital health solutions and value-based care models. He partners with leading organizations to deliver transformative care and improve operational efficiency.
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Dr. Lisa Flexner
PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Alex Bendersky
Healthcare Technology Innovator
Key Takeaways

Gain rare systems-level insight from Dr. Lisa Flexner, a leader with 30+ years across clinical practice, DPT education, and organizational strategy.

Uncover the hidden costs of an “unready” workforce: from productivity loss and claim denials to burnout and turnover, and learn how to mitigate them.

Challenge the outdated “sink-or-swim” model and explore structured residency and transition approaches proven to accelerate confidence, competence, and retention.

Walk away with a clear framework for aligning education, practice, and outcomes, turning staffing challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

What You’ll Learn

Gain rare systems-level insight from Dr. Lisa Flexner, a leader with 30+ years across clinical practice, DPT education, and organizational strategy.

Uncover the hidden costs of an “unready” workforce: from productivity loss and claim denials to burnout and turnover, and learn how to mitigate them.

Challenge the outdated “sink-or-swim” model and explore structured residency and transition approaches proven to accelerate confidence, competence, and retention.

Walk away with a clear framework for aligning education, practice, and outcomes, turning staffing challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

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Bridging the Divide Between the DPT Degree and High-Value Care

Hiring shouldn’t feel like a gamble, but it does. New grads come in smart and motivated, yet struggle with documentation, and real-world decision-making. Senior clinicians slow down to fill the gaps. Productivity lags. Burnout rises. And too often, that “great hire” is gone within a year. Join SPRY for a practical, no-fluff webinar with Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Founder of FlexHealth Consulting and a former Director of Clinical Education. With 30+ years across clinical care, DPT education, and organizational strategy, Dr. Flexner understands this problem from both sides of the desk. This session is built for owners and executives running multi-site private practices who are tired of the sink-or-swim onboarding model. We’ll talk honestly about why staffing feels broken. If you’re struggling with turnover, inconsistent performance across locations, or the constant drag of onboarding, this conversation will give you a clearer framework for solving staffing challenges at the system level, not one hire at a time.

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Dr. Lisa Flexner
PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
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Alex Bendersky
Healthcare Technology Innovator
Alex Bendersky brings 20+ years of experience advancing patient care through digital health solutions and value-based care models. He partners with leading organizations to deliver transformative care and improve operational efficiency.
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What You’ll Gain from This Webinar

Gain rare systems-level insight from Dr. Lisa Flexner, a leader with 30+ years across clinical practice, DPT education, and organizational strategy.

Uncover the hidden costs of an “unready” workforce: from productivity loss and claim denials to burnout and turnover, and learn how to mitigate them.

Challenge the outdated “sink-or-swim” model and explore structured residency and transition approaches proven to accelerate confidence, competence, and retention.

Walk away with a clear framework for aligning education, practice, and outcomes, turning staffing challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

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