A sample week
Monday to Friday
- 8:30 to 9:00: prepare, check the day, reply to WhatsApp.
- 9:00 to 1:00: clinic patients.
- 1:00 to 2:00: lunch and rest. Really.
- 2:00 to 4:00: home visits in one area, or admin on two days.
- 5:00 to 8:00: evening clinic for working patients, with one buffer slot.
Saturday
- Morning clinic.
- Afternoon: one hour for growth: videos, doctor visits, learning.
Sunday: off.
Change the hours to suit your city and family. The shape matters more than the exact times.
Put it in the diary
Set your working hours and breaks in your diary, so online booking offers only patient times. Mark admin and lunch as kept free.
Group similar work
- New patients in the morning when you are fresh.
- Home visits in one area on set days. See hybrid clinics.
- Video consultations in one block.
Admin needs its own time
A daily half hour and a weekly block stop admin spilling into nights. See doing your own admin.
Leave space
A buffer slot absorbs delays and urgent patients. If it is free, use it to catch up.
Review every month
Are you finishing on time? Change one thing at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How should a solo physio plan the week?
Fixed treatment blocks, a daily lunch, daily admin time, a weekly admin block and time for growth.
Should admin time be in the diary?
Yes. Blocking it like an appointment stops it being taken by patients.
When should home visits be done?
In fixed blocks, grouped by area, between clinic sessions.