Leveraging Innovative Solutions in EHR and Advanced Rehab Tech to Reduce PT Burnout 2560

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: ROOM: Marquette Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right. Marquette is located directly in front beyond the Marquette Foyer.

Presenter(s)

Kayla Covert, n/a (she/her/hers)

Research Scientist
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States

Slides Slides
Chad Swank, PT, PhD

Research Investigator
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States
Brian Hull, PT, DPT, MBA, BCHE

Director of Rehabilitation
Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation
Dallas, TX, United States
Jourdan K. Baker, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist and Rehab Manager
Baylor Scott & White - Institute for Rehab
Waxahachie, TX, United States

As demands on physical therapists grow, so does the risk of burnout—often fueled by inefficient documentation and underutilized technology. This session explores how electronic health records (EHR) and advanced rehabilitation technology (ART) can become tools for relief rather than burden.

Participants will analyze real-world barriers and facilitators to integrating EHR and ART in hospital-based rehabilitation settings, drawing from case studies and current implementation data. You'll learn practical strategies for customizing EHR templates and ART programming to streamline clinical decision-making, enhance efficiency, and improve patient outcomes.

By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped to discuss and design actionable plans for introducing or refining tech-based solutions in their own practice environments—transforming daily workflows to support professional sustainability and renewed clinical purpose.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the impact of electronic health records (EHR) and advanced rehabilitation technology (ART) on physical therapy burnout by evaluating current barriers and facilitators to integration in hospital settings.
Apply strategies for customizing EHR templates and ART programming to enhance clinical decision-making, improve efficiency, and optimize patient care.
Discuss potential action plans for implementing EHR and ART solutions within their own healthcare setting to mitigate burnout and improve professional sustainability.