Dr. Jeremy B. Crow is a nationally recognized leader in physical therapy, with more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He is the Director of Residency and Fellowship Programs at Spear, where he founded and continues to lead advanced training programs shaping the next generation of clinicians.
Beyond the clinic, Jeremy has spent nearly two decades as an adjunct professor at NYU and remains deeply involved in advancing the profession through leadership, education, and advocacy at both the state and national levels. He has been active in the APTA and APTA New York since 2006, serving in roles such as NYPTA Secretary, Greater New York Treasurer, and on multiple committees and task forces. He currently serves as a site reviewer for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), is a member of its Residency Candidacy Council, and was recently appointed to ABPTRFE Candidacy and Initial Accreditation Panel. He also consults on residency and fellowship program development across the country. He also has been a site reviewer for the Commission Accreditation Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for over 10 years.

https://spearcenter.com/; https://www.apta.org/
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🔍 Why Listen?

In this episode of Innovate and Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT, host Derek Lee sits down with Jeremy Crowe, a nationally recognized leader in physical therapy with over 20 years of experience spanning clinical care, education, and advocacy. Jeremy shares how he built a multifaceted career—from treating elite athletes to leading residency programs and shaping the profession through involvement in APTA.
Whether you're an early-career PT or exploring leadership, education, or advocacy roles, this episode provides actionable insights on building a meaningful and sustainable career in physical therapy.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

•    How Jeremy transitioned from athletic training into physical therapy and built a diverse career across clinical, leadership, and educational roles.
•    The role mentorship, professional involvement, and association membership (e.g., APTA) play in career growth.
•    Why advocacy and active participation are essential to advancing the profession.
•    How residency and fellowship programs are developed—and the challenges behind scaling them. 
•    Key traits that differentiate good clinicians from great ones, including adaptability and patient-centered care. 

💡 Key Takeaways

•    Be a Good Human First: Success in PT starts with empathy, listening, and genuine care for patients. 
•    Passion Drives Growth: Finding and pursuing what excites you in the profession is critical to long-term fulfillment. 
•    Leadership Requires Discomfort: Growth often happens when stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing uncertainty. 
•    Engagement Matters: Building rapport, anticipating patient needs, and delivering a high-quality experience are key differentiators. 
•    Advocacy Enables Change: Meaningful improvements in the profession require active participation, not just complaints. 

🎙️ Memorable Soundbites

•    “Be a good human… and just be nicer to your neighbor.” 
•    “If you don’t take action, then it doesn’t really count.” 
•    “I want to provide the Four Seasons experience for my patients.” 

🚀 Actionable Tips

•    Get Involved Early: Join APTA and attend local meetings to start building your professional network.  
•    Seek Mentorship: Learn from multiple mentors and absorb diverse perspectives to accelerate growth.  
•    Focus on Patient Experience: Anticipate needs and create a positive, personalized care experience. 
•    Stay Curious: Continuously learn and avoid becoming complacent in your professional development. 
•    Take Action on Problems: Move beyond complaining—actively contribute to solutions in your workplace or profession. 

💭 Conversation Starter

Jeremy emphasizes that being a great clinician is as much about human connection and service as it is about clinical skill. How can you enhance the “patient experience” in your current role to deliver a higher level of care?