Acute Conversations

Show Notes Bridge the Gap 2026 brought the acute care community together in Chicago for three days of practical learning, fresh ideas and the kind of conversations that continue long after the final session. In this...

Show Notes Pediatric vital signs are more than numbers on a monitor — they are part of a larger clinical picture that includes development, physiology, behavior, medical complexity and careful observation. In this...

Episode Description: What happens when burnout becomes a turning point instead of an exit? In this episode of Acute Conversations , Abby Catamas joins co-host Nicole Neveau and host Leo Arguelles for a candid and...

Show Notes What does acute care physical therapy look like when you step outside your hospital and into a national conversation? In this special solo-hosted episode, Dr. Leo Arguelles takes listeners on the floor at...

Show Notes As APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting heads to Anaheim, this special episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how acute care programming comes together — and how clinicians can prepare with purpose. Co-hosts...

Show Notes: How do physical therapists decide who needs therapy today —and how often—when resources are limited and patient needs change by the hour? In this episode of Acute Conversations , hosts Leo Arguelles and...

Show Notes S4E1 Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a lived experience for many clinicians working in hospital settings. In the Season 4 premiere of Acute Conversations , co-hosts Dr. Leo Arguelles and Dr. Danny Young...

Show Notes Specialization can shape a therapist’s confidence, identity, and long-term trajectory — but the pathways to get there aren’t always clear. In this episode of Acute Conversations , co-hosts Dr. Leo Arguelles...

How do we measure what truly matters in acute care — and why does it finally feel possible to do it well? In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dr. Nicole Neveau and Dr. Leo Arguelles sit down with Dr. Caitlyn Crandall and...

Show Notes: What does it take to move ICU rehab forward — and who’s leading the charge? In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Leo Arguelles and Dr. Daniel Young sit down with Dr. Monica Silva Damasceno (MD Anderson Cancer...

Show Notes Acute care physical therapists have long known that their work is different—fast-paced, data-driven, and grounded in collaboration at the highest level of care. Now, that difference is finally being...

Show Notes In this episode of Acute Conversations , we welcome Dr. Nicole Neveau, PT, DPT, NCS — Director of Rehabilitation Services at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital and our newest co-host. Nicole shares her...

Show Notes What inspires someone to change the course of their career — and, ultimately, their profession? In this episode of Acute Conversations , we introduce our newest co-host, Dr. Daniel (Danny) Young, PT, DPT, PhD...

Show Notes Ethel Frese, PT, DPT, MHS, CCS, FAPTA is one of the most respected voices in acute and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. In this episode, she shares the pearls that will energize your practice and growth...

Show Notes What does it mean to practice “informative care” in the hospital setting—and how can rehab providers help patients undergoing cancer treatment stay strong throughout their hospitalization? In this episode, we...