What’s it like to work at Ivy Rehab? According to the teammates who live it every day, it’s the people, the purpose, and the support that make all the difference.
In the latest episode of our Clinically Speaking podcast, we sat down with four incredible women across Ivy – clinic directors, a recruiter, and our clinical excellence director – to talk about clinic culture, career growth, and what it looks like to open your own clinic through Ivy’s De Novo Partnership Program.
Here’s a peek behind the curtain.
Culture You Can Feel the Moment You Walk In
Culture isn’t something we write on the wall and forget about. It’s how we treat people – patients and teammates. It’s that feeling you get when someone remembers your dog’s name or brings you a snack because they know it’s been that kind of day.
As Christina Bentrewicz, Ivy’s Director of Clinical Excellence, put it, “We want people to walk through the doors and instantly feel like they belong.”
Whether you’re a patient, a parent, or a new teammate, you’ll feel it. Stephanie Rodzewicz, a clinic director and occupational therapist, shared how families going through tough times find support in the waiting room – and sometimes leave with new friends. For clinicians, it’s knowing your team’s got your back.
Terri Jeurink, clinic director, physical therapist, and longtime Ivy teammate, added, “To love what we do and be proud of who we work with and alongside is a big deal. It shouldn’t be taken lightly.”
Want to see how our values come to life every day? Explore our culture.
Real Growth, Not Just Lip Service
At Ivy, growth doesn’t mean climbing a ladder – it means becoming the kind of clinician, leader, or teammate you want to be. That might mean opening your own clinic. It might mean mentoring a resident. It might just mean being part of a team that eats lunch together and shares what they’re learning (yes, really).
Our residency and fellowship programs connect clinicians across specialties and state lines, building real friendships and leveling up care across the board. And it’s not just new grads who benefit – mentors say they grow just as much.
If you’re hungry to keep learning, this is the place.
Build Your Dream Clinic – with Backup
If you’ve ever dreamed about building your own clinic, your own team, and your own legacy, Ivy’s De Novo model makes that dream a lot more doable.
Here’s how it works: Ivy partners with licensed clinicians (PTs, OTs, SLPs, BCBAs) to open new clinics. We handle the business side – real estate, HR, billing, insurance contracts, etc. You focus on care, leadership, and building something that reflects your vision.
And you’re never alone. Justine Sheffer, from our Talent Team, says it best, “You’re not just opening a clinic. You’re unlocking a dream you didn’t know you were allowed to have.”
So Why Do People Stay?
We asked our guests to sum up Ivy’s clinic culture in one word. The answers?
“Belonging.” “Care.” “People.”
That sense of belonging isn’t an accident – it’s one of our core values. I Belong is more than a phrase here. It’s how we show up for each other, how we lead, and how we create spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
If you’re thinking about your next move – whether it’s joining a strong team or building your own – here’s what we’d say: You don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’re here to talk. We’re here to support you. And when you’re ready, we’re here to help you take the leap.
Want the full story? Watch the complete Clinically Speaking episode: Clinic Culture & Career Growth: What It’s Really Like to Lead at Ivy
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a call about opening your own clinic
Because when you love what you do – and the people you do it with – work feels a whole lot more like purpose.
