Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Work Life Balance with Joe pt 2
The PT Assistants
Welcome to The PT Assistants Podcast—where two dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants come together to share real-life experiences from the field and pay it forward to the next generation.
From patient care stories and clinical insights to the challenges, wins, and everything in between, we keep it honest, relatable, and practical. Whether you’re a PTA student, a new grad, or a seasoned clinician, this podcast is your space to learn, grow, and feel connected to others who truly understand the journey.
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Sometimes things aren't as straight forward as they seem. We must take it upon ourselves to do the research and see what is relevant to what is presented in front of us. Joe has over 10 years of experience being a PTA and is here to share his experience in gaining critical thinking skills as well as how he has applied them. Everyone will have a different approach, but as we know, critical thinking is a must have skill in this field. Let's get right into it.
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Welcome to another episode! Today we ponder on the thought of whether or not AI can replace PTAs. We asked AI to guide us through a short story of a treatment conducted by an AI and how it would look. Now we discuss on whether or not this is actually possible? If it is, then who it's for and whether or not it's practical for all patients!
Thank you as always for listening and don't forget to check out our socials!
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Time for the pt 2! Check out part one if you're interesting in learning how Laura and Ken came into the field but now we are talking about PT month. How well is the PTA community being represented and is our presence felt? Some gripes here and there with some positives. Let's jump in!
Thank you as always for listening and don't forget to check out our socials!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
It's been a while since we've discussed this.. but how did Laura and Ken become PTAs? This month we are celebrating PT awareness month, and we've decided to talk about our journey that got us here. We also discuss some gripes about PT awareness month so stay tuned as we discuss that in greater depths in part 2!
Thank you as always for listening and don't forget to check out our socials!
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Welcome! Today we do a little refresher on burns. Ken had an experience with burns recently and realized how much he actually forget about the treatment of burns. So today is more of an educational/refresh on some of the topics in a "Let's quiz Laura!" fashion. So feel free to join in, and see how many you can get right!
Previous episode discussing Laura's experience with burns!
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Good day everyone! Hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week. Today we discuss 10 things that students need to know when transitioning into a licensed PTA! Whether you are a student or already practicing, maybe there's a tip in here for you to help you where you are in you career! Also, I'm sure there are more things than those on this list, so if you have any tip just let us know on IG!
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Hey everyone and welcome! Today we will discuss just some overall, informational, differences and similarities between our field and the occupational world. If you've worked in the field for quite some time then I'm sure you've come across someone asking what is the difference between PT and OT. Today, that is what will discuss. Also, as a side note, if anyone knows a COTA that would be interested in joining us for a session, we'd love to have them.
As always, thank you so much for listening and don't forget to check out our socials!
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Sometimes we all need some time away. It's also very important to take a step away from work and decompress as it helps us avoid burnout. Ken has recently gone and vacation and Laura is preparing for her upcoming one, so let's discuss what we did in order to set up ourselves and our colleagues for success. We also touch on sick days and how we handled it. Let's jump in!
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Meet Your Hosts
Ken - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. He has graduated from college and is currently working in a Home Health setting. When he is not working he loves to play board/card games, snowboarding, anime, and hanging out with his family.
Laura - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. She has been a licensed PTA for almost 9 years. She has also worked in the out-patient and in-patient setting and currently working as a Per Diem therapist. She brings a unique prospective as she has recently had an injury that has had her take a step back from being the treater to being the patient. When not working she enjoys crafting, hanging out with friends, and Vegas Golden Knights games (hockey).