The traditional clinic setting can feel limiting and inflexible for many physical therapists. Andrea Lopasso, a licensed physical therapist, found a better way to manage her time, grow her income, and operate on her own terms by using FeldCare Connects.
FeldCare Connects is a therapy referral network that supports independent contractors by connecting them with home health agencies seeking therapy services for their patients.
Utilizing this network was a crucial foundation for building a sustainable and fulfilling independent practice for Andrea.
Working as an Independent Physical Therapist
Andrea transitioned from the conventional 10-hour shifts in a clinic toward a flexible, independent model. By using FeldCare Connects, she:
- Sets her own schedule based on personal and professional priorities.
- Takes control of her workload, choosing how many patients to see each day.
- Predicts her income, allowing her to meet her financial goals.
- Maintains her independence as a contractor while growing her own practice.
By accessing referrals from home health agencies through FeldCare Connects, Andrea can focus on providing care rather than searching for clients or managing billing.
How Independent Therapists Use FeldCare
“Once I started on this journey, I realized that being my own boss is much better than having one,” Andrea said. “I can work whatever schedule I want—and that’s exactly what I was looking for.”
Therapists using the therapy network benefit from a streamlined system designed to make independent practice more manageable.
Key advantages include:
Access to home health agency patients
Therapists have access to a steady flow of home health opportunities, enabling full-time or part-time workloads depending on personal goals.
Building their own practice
Therapists maintain full autonomy over their schedules, patient load, and approach to care. They are building their own, independent practice.
Opportunities for supplemental income
Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or growing your private practice, you have the freedom to choose.
Work-life flexibility
Therapists can plan around vacations, family needs, or personal obligations with ease.
Responsive team
The FeldCare Connects is responsive to your questions and billing support needs.
Making the Leap From Employee to Independent Contractor
Andrea’s transition had a learning curve.
Managing her own schedule, making initial calls to patients, and navigating different documentation systems required adjustment. But with time and the support of client home health agencies and the FeldCare team, she found her stride.
What made the biggest difference? Partnering with a referral network that could deliver the patient volume and infrastructure she needed to thrive.
FeldCare Connects connected her with home health referrers, provided initial support, and took care of the billing. This helped Andrea move from employment to entrepreneurship with confidence.
If you’re a therapist looking to take control of your time, income, and career direction, FeldCare Connects can help. Whether you’re exploring a new revenue stream or looking to build a full-time independent practice, the therapy network is a tool you can use to access home health agencies and their patients.
Are you ready to explore your opportunities as an independent therapist? Email the team at recruitme@feldcareconnects.com or click on the contact page to learn more about accessing the therapy network and using it to grow your own business on your own terms.
