If you’re a physical therapist running or working in a clinic, you already know one truth:

Finding the right EMR is a painful process.

Some can feel too detailed, others aren’t detailed enough, and the right EMR system for your clinical needs is not a ‘one size fits all’ sort of process. After years of dealing with different systems, we eventually switched to Jane EMR here at Prehab PT, and honestly, it’s one of the few clinic software platforms that actually feels like it was designed with physical therapists in mind.

Here’s my honest comparison of Jane versus other EMRs as a working physical therapist and why I’d choose Jane over and over again.

What Other EMRs Prioritize

Before talking about Jane, it’s important to understand the biggest issue with most EMR systems: they typically prioritize billing workflows over clinical workflows. That means documentation often takes longer than it should, scheduling is unnecessarily complicated, and simple tasks require way too many clicks. If you’re a PT trying to balance patient care, documentation, scheduling, billing, and communication (phew!), the last thing you need is software slowing you down.

That’s where Jane feels different.

Why Jane EMR Feels Different

The first thing you notice when using Jane is that it’s actually intuitive. Read that again. You don’t need weeks of training, and you don’t need to memorize a hundred buttons just to document your objective exam. The first time I opened Jane, I immediately understood how to schedule patients and got them scheduled with the click of a button. For someone working in the cash-based model, we are often doing it all! From scheduling to marketing, to documentation, you don’t want something that slows you down; you want something that speeds you up to allow time for everything else, and Jane does just that.

Use the code PREHABGUYS to get started with a one-month grace period

The Features That Actually Matter as a Physical Therapist

Most EMR comparisons focus on long lists of features. But from a PT’s perspective, only a few things really matter and need to run smoothly to make you the best PT out there.

Scheduling That Actually Works

The ease of scheduling on Jane is one of the main reasons I love this platform. As mentioned above, it’s just intuitive and doesn’t require a long set of buttons and clicks to make it happen. When I’m viewing my schedule for the day, I can easily see what patients I have coming in and for what type of treatment, breaks I have in my day, who is on my waitlist, and time blocks I have open.

With scheduling on Jane, you can easily:

• Create appointment types (evaluation vs. follow-up appointment)
• Allow online booking
• Automate reminders
• Manage waitlists

For clinics that rely on word-of-mouth and returning patients, online booking alone can dramatically reduce front desk workload, allowing more time to assist with new patients and lead conversion. An easier time scheduling means more time for other things. Learn more about the scheduling process through Jane by clicking here.

Documentation That Doesn’t Slow You Down

We all know that documentation is never fun, but Jane at least makes it manageable. I save hours by using customizable chart templates, which let me build workflows that match how you actually evaluate and treat patients. Instead of fighting the EMR and fitting your session to the documentation, the documentation flows with your clinical reasoning and session type instead. Also, Jane has AI scribe which significantly speeds up my documentation process. That’s charting smarter, not harder.

A Trustworthy Customer Success Team

If you are looking to switch EMRs, it’s daunting. Trust me, I’ve been there. The worries about patient information not getting transferred correctly or billing information getting lost in the transition are all very real and truthfully, I was terrified to make the jump. However, Jane’s team walked me through every step of the process and made it seamless. I kept waiting for the worst to happen, and it never did. Even today, if I need help with troubleshooting an issue, the customer support team is reliable, prompt, and truly enjoyable to work with. That alone makes me want to choose Jane time and time again.

A Better Patient Experience

Patients notice when your systems feel modern, and we all know that we are in the business of physical therapy to help out patients. Why not also help them out when it comes to scheduling?

With Jane, patients can:

• Book appointments online in minutes
• Complete intake forms ahead of time
• Receive automated reminders
• Join telehealth visits easily

I knew that Jane was a winner when I had a patient rave about the ease of scheduling online. When my patients can easily schedule, that eliminates one extra thing we have to do during treatment and frees up more time for what the patient is actually there for.

Final Thoughts: The EMR We’d Choose Again

If I were opening a physical therapy clinic tomorrow, Jane would still be my first choice. Not because it has the longest feature list, but because it focuses on what actually matters as a physical therapist, and that shows within the platform.

In a profession where burnout is real and documentation already takes too much time, using software that gets out of your way is a huge game-changer.

If you’re ready to make the switch or get started with Jane (for new clinics/grads out there), be sure to take advantage of your one-month grace period using the code PREHABGUYS.

About the Author

Dr. Lauren Lynass PT, DPT, CSCS

Certified Running Gait Analyst Level 1 & 2

Certified in Dry Needling

[P]rehab Content Manager

Dr. Lauren Lynass is a Colorado girl at heart. While she grew up skiing, snowshoeing, and building snowmen, she has traded in her snowy mountains for the Florida beach life while her husband completes his residency program. As a physical therapist, Lauren has experience working with pediatrics, runners, geriatrics, athletes, and itty bitty newborns. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Level 1 & 2 Certified Running Gait Analyst, Dry Needling Certified, and uses her expertise to host sport-specific strength and conditioning classes for local high school athletes.

When Lauren isn’t treating patients, you can find her running, hiking with the pup and husband, or simply swinging in a hammock lost in a good book. She considers herself a lifelong learner and loves that being a physical therapist provides her with the opportunity to do so! She enjoys being a part of the [P]rehab Team as it allows her to collaborate with some of the very best in the field and empower others to take charge and ownership of their wellbeing.

Disclaimer – The content here is designed for information & education purposes only and is not intended for medical advice. Prehab does have a partnership with Jane which authentically supports the Prehab Clinic.