PRIVATE PRACTICE - Compensation Models for the Rehab Professional: What works, and what doesn’t
Includes a Live Web Event on 08/26/2026 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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This course will be presented live on August 26, 2026 | 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT.
01 CEUs/ 1.0 Contact Hours
Course Level: Intermediate
Struggling to find a compensation model that attracts, retains, and motivates top rehab talent? Join us to learn what the evidence says about traditional and alternative compensation models, how to avoid common implementation pitfalls, and walk away with practical strategies for designing and rolling out a compensation approach that supports both your clinicians and your business.
This session addresses compensation model design as a core business management function within physical therapy practice ownership and leadership. Participants will review evidence on the effectiveness of traditional (salary/hourly) versus alternative (revenue- and volume-based) compensation structures, and learn how compensation design directly affects clinician retention, productivity, and patient care quality.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to evaluate compensation models against their practice's financial and staffing needs, and apply a step-by-step framework for designing, communicating, and rolling out a new compensation structure while maintaining compliance with wage and hour regulations.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of traditional compensation models and the barriers to adopting alternative models.
• Describe the key components of alternative compensation models, including revenue- vs. volume-based and static vs. sliding-scale structures.
• Apply best-practice strategies for designing, rolling out, and maintaining compliance with a new compensation model.
Jason M. Wambold, PT, MSPT (Moderator)
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
OnusOne/Pay for Performance Solutions, LLC
Jason has 24 years of leadership experience in the rehab industry. In 2016, he cofounded OnusOne, an online employee compensation portal system currently used in 33 states in the US. He recently began consulting with newly developing physical therapy programs that want to introduce curriculum content to better prepare future therapists to excel under variable compensation models. Jason regularly speaks on the topic of variable compensation at national, state, and regional conferences. He has recently authored 2 APTA PPS Impact magazine articles and regularly contributes to various podcasts and webinars in the US and abroad.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Laurence N. Benz, PT, DPT, MBA, (Moderator)
Co-Founder, President and CEO
Confluent Health
Dr. Larry Benz is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Confluent Health, a network of physical therapy, education, and occupational healthcare companies dedicated to developing highly effective clinicians, strengthening private practice, and reducing healthcare costs. A frequent lecturer at physical therapy programs, national conferences, and MBA programs throughout the country, he is a nationally recognized award recipient for his expertise in private-practice physical therapy and occupational medicine.
Disclosure(s): Evidence in Motion: Ownership Interest ( includes stock, stock options, patent or other intellectual property) (Ongoing)
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