Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast

• HHSS Podcast, EP 25: Moderating 20,000 Clinicians on Facebook Our Conversation with Minda Butler from the PT/OT/ST Collab Group

  Send us a textIn Episode 25 of the Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast, hosts Dan, Lisa, and Brendan welcome Minda Butler, the visionary speech therapist behind Facebook's most influential home health community. Butler's Home Health SLP OT and PT Collaboration Group, which began 12 years ago as a small support network for speech therapists, has grown into a nearly 20,000-member powerhouse that serves as the go-to resource for home health clinicians nationwide. Throughout this engaging conversation, Minda shares candid insights about moderating such a massive online community, the unique challenges facing therapists in home health settings, and her practical wisdom for combating burnout in an often-isolating profession. The episode reveals how this grassroots Facebook group became the original inspiration for Care in Motion and explores exciting future collaborations, including Minda's upcoming merchandise launch that will celebrate the cross-disciplinary spirit of home health teamwork.Find her FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PPVGu1fn9/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1409640975933277The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast Episode 24: Where Nursing and Social Media Unite: Our Conversation with Josh Evers / Part 2

  Send us a textIn this powerful continuation of our conversation with home health nurse and social media influencer Josh Evers, we delve into his transformative journey from hospital burnout to fulfillment in home health care. Josh candidly shares his experience with COVID-related anxiety and panic attacks that led him to leave med-surg nursing, and how home health has restored his work-life balance, allowing him to take his kids to school and be present for family moments he once missed. We explore the challenges of transitioning to home health nursing, including the complexity of OASIS documentation, the learning curve of working independently, and the dynamics of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Josh also discusses his multi-platform social media strategy, from TikTok's devoted followers to Facebook's high engagement rates, while building toward YouTube monetization. This episode offers both a cautionary tale about healthcare burnout and an inspiring example of finding sustainable career fulfillment in home health nursing.The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast Episode 23: Where Nursing and Social Media Unite: Our Conversation with Josh Evers / Part 1

  Send us a textIn this engaging episode, hosts Dan Haggerty, Brendan Kirby, Lisa Thompson, and Dan Catuccio welcome Josh Evers, a med-surg nurse turned home health professional with over 250,000 social media followers. Josh shares his transformative journey from seven years of hospital nursing, including three grueling years as a COVID nurse, to finding his true calling in home health after his wife literally filled out his application. What began as social media experimentation during the 2020 quarantine evolved into viral success, with some videos reaching 20 million views and earning public recognition. Josh passionately defends home health against "soft nursing" stereotypes, sharing powerful stories of meaningful patient relationships, including a patient who arranged for pastors to pray for Josh's autistic son and the deep connections formed over years of care. He candidly discusses the exhausting reality of balancing content creation with full-time nursing and family life, emphasizing that family always comes first. If his son wants to go fishing, the camera equipment waits. Josh's authentic personality shines through as he describes the independence and fulfillment of home health work, stating he wouldn't return to hospital nursing for any amount of money because he's finally found a job he truly loves. The episode highlights how home health allows for genuine patient relationships, personal growth, and the flexibility to pursue creative endeavors while maintaining meaningful healthcare work. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that highlights the unique rewards of home health nursing and the opportunities that arise from pursuing your authentic path in the healthcare field.Connect with Josh Evers:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@josh_evers⁩  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.evers.1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_evers_nurse/?hl=enThe Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast Episode 22: From Travel Contracts to 1099s: Maximizing Your Home Health Therapy Income

  Send us a textIn "From Travel Contracts to 1099s: Maximizing Your Home Health Therapy Income," hosts Lisa and Dan explore the various employment options available to home health therapists, sharing personal experiences and financial insights across different career paths. Dan recounts his transformative 5-year travel therapy journey that took him and his wife across multiple states, earning six figures by age 28 through a combination of hourly rates and substantial stipends, while experiencing diverse clinical settings from Alaska to California. The discussion covers the pros and cons of salary positions (offering stability and benefits but less flexibility), pay-per-visit arrangements (providing autonomy but requiring self-advocacy), and 1099 contract work (maximizing tax benefits and control while sacrificing guaranteed income). Key takeaways include the importance of negotiating for fair compensation regarding drive time and complex cases, understanding how different pay structures truly impact your bottom line, and choosing employment arrangements that align with your life stage and personal goals. Both hosts emphasize that therapists must advocate for themselves, ask the tough questions about productivity expectations, and not be afraid to negotiate additional compensation for extra work - because as Lisa puts it, "I don't work for free, period.The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast Episode 21 P2: When is Enough Enough? Signs to Move on from your Agency

  Send us a textHome Health Suit and Scrubs Episode 21 Part 2 focuses on the practical realities of home health work and what truly drives clinician satisfaction or dissatisfaction. A significant portion examines the much-touted "flexibility" of home health careers, revealing the gap between marketing promises and daily reality. While home health does offer genuine flexibility - like adjusting daily schedules around family needs or personal appointments - it remains a demanding grind requiring 30+ points per week plus extensive documentation and driving.The hosts highlight important discipline-specific differences: PTs typically see 3-4 patients daily with heavier documentation that can be done at home, while PTAs often see 6-8 patients with longer face-to-face hours, making the job less flexible despite similar productivity requirements. Territory management emerges as crucial - Dan's ability to complete patient care by 2:45 PM depends on having reasonable drive times between patients, a feature not all agencies offer.Low census periods are identified as a central breaking point, particularly for pay-per-visit clinicians who can't pay their bills without adequate patient volume. The hosts discuss how agencies sometimes respond by expanding territories, requiring longer drives without additional compensation, which often triggers job searches.The episode provides practical retention strategies, contrasting effective approaches with common mistakes. Effective strategies include kudos point programs (Lisa describes earning 100 points per recognition, redeemable for quality items), drive time compensation, and genuine check-in calls from managers. Ineffective approaches include inconvenient appreciation events (ice cream trucks during work hours without productivity adjustments) and generic company swag.The conversation concludes by acknowledging the strong job market for healthcare workers - Lisa notes getting multiple job offers immediately, while her husband in tech struggles to get responses. This market strength gives clinicians leverage but also emphasizes the importance for agencies to treat their staff well, as replacement costs and disruption from turnover are significant.The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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