My friends and I are passionate about fishing. So we all chipped in and bought a classic boat, a 1978 Lund with a console drive and twin 35HP Evinrude outboard motors; it was my wife's grandpa's walleye boat. It was a classic, but not one of those nice classics. It needed some TLC, but if we each took on a little bit, we could have this boat ready quickly. After some painstaking upgrades, including cupholders, rod holders, a trolling motor plate, and a fish finder, we took it fishing all over Michigan.
The fun lasted all of one year. The following summer, I was on vacation with my family for the first time in a while. When I put the boat in the water, the left engine wouldn’t start. I got the right one rolling and figured I’d idle to the cottage we were renting and fix it there. Halfway, the forward gear in the right lower unit let loose again and trashed the right engine. I beat on the starter of the left motor, then finally used a pull rope to get it started and limp it to the dock. When I finally made it to the cottage, my foot went through the rotten floorboard while I was stepping out to tie it off.
I spent the majority of daylight hours those few days fixing what I could and zero hours relaxing or fishing. I didn’t have the resources I needed, and I didn’t have my friends along to share to work. Owning that boat went from epic to headache so fast it made my head spin. Eventually, we towed it back and this winter my friends and I are refurbishing the whole thing. It’s a very fun and very positive experience.
Owning that old boat reminded me of how it sometimes felt to run a physical therapy clinic. At first, you're engaged in your passion, but eventually, the maintenance and repairs catch up with you. That's when you need allies, partners, and people who share your passion.
Alliance is not just a company but a group of people who love physical therapy and are dedicated to helping each other succeed. They know how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques, regulations, and patient care while also managing the day-to-day operations of a clinic. That's why they offer support, resources, and a community of like-minded professionals who can help you navigate the challenges and keep your clinic running smoothly.
As with owning that old boat, owning a physical therapy clinic requires collaboration and teamwork. We all have different areas of expertise and need to rely on each other to keep our clinics thriving. Whether you're struggling with insurance billing, patient care, or hiring new staff, Alliance is here to help.
So, don't give up if you're feeling overwhelmed and out of your depth. Reach out to Alliance and discover the power of partnership. We'll help you right the ship and return to doing what you love: providing top-notch physical therapy care to your patients.