PT Staffing shortage

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In light of the fact that PT's are in short supply, what initiatives

have inpatient facilities creatively devised more recently to entice

recruitment and retention? We are seeing an increase in our experienced

staff who wish to move to outpatient and home health arenas because of

the increased flexibility that environment lends, which helps meet the

staff person's family needs. Additionally in some situations they

receive " bonus " pay for visits that are done above and beyond set

expectations. As a result, we are losing our more experienced highly

trained individuals to those work sites. We are also seeing significant

pay differentials once again between hospitals and contract companies,

ECF's, etc. Trying to think outside the box with more options for

shift schedules, benefits, etc. If you are experiencing a PT shortage,

how are you seeing this affect your ability to provide 7 day week

coverage? Would just like to pick everyones' brains to see if you are

experiencing similar situations and if you have any new ideas to share.

Carol Rehder, PT Mgr

Genesis Medical Center

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