Scaling your Allied Health practice – it’s the dream, right? More clients, more impact, and hopefully, more freedom. But building a successful team can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? Should you hire employees, bring on subcontractors, or rent out rooms? How do you navigate the legal landscape?

Well, good news! I’ve teamed up with Anil Mustafa from the Supercharge My Practice Podcast to share some serious wisdom on this exact topic.

The Podcast Episode You Don’t Want to Miss

In Episode 29, “A Practitioner’s Guide to Building a Team,” we dive deep into the challenges and decisions involved in creating a thriving practice. Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover:

• The Big Decision: Employees, subcontractors, or room rentals – which path is right for you?
• Legal Matters: Demystifying the laws and awards that govern health practices.
• Compliance Made Easy: How to ensure you’re doing things right, so you can sleep at night.
• Pay and Contracts: Understanding pay rates, employment types, and contract basics.
• Profit vs. People: Finding the sweet spot between retaining great practitioners and maximizing your bottom line.

Listen to the Podcast:

5 Key Insights to Supercharge Your Practice

Based on our conversation, here are five key takeaways to help you on your scaling journey:

1. Define Your Vision: Before hiring anyone, get crystal clear on your long-term goals and the kind of culture you want to create.
2. Know the Law: Employment law can be complex, but it’s crucial to understand the rules to avoid costly mistakes.
3. Hire Slow, Fire Fast: Take your time finding the right fit, and don’t hesitate to let someone go if they’re not a good match.
4. Invest in Training: Ongoing professional development for your team will pay dividends in the long run.
5. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: Open and honest communication is the foundation of a strong team.

Want to Save Yourself Some Time?

Grab our free download that summarises how to determine the correct Award, the difference between casual and permanent staff, tips for onboarding, record keeping obligations and workplace health and safety obligations.