Friday Sep 08, 2023
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The PT Assistants
Podcast geared towards Physical Therapist Assistants. Where we share our experience and knowledge that we have gathered during our time as PTAs and wanted to pay it forward to help grow the PTA community. Check out our YouTube channel also @the_PT_Assistants **The information in this video/podcast is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video/podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional or professor**
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Today's episode starts off with a story from this previous week at Ken's work. Ken is always trying to find ways to improve his physical therapy skills and he approaches his PTs with a question. There is no right or wrong answer but let's jump into what they think are ways to improve one's skills as a PTA. We will recap ways to improve your own critical thinking skills and how we touched on each of those during our conversation in today's episode. Have more ways to improve critical thinking? Let us on know on our socials!
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Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Step into the world of Pat, a dynamic individual who not only embraces the challenges of being a physical therapist assistant, but also navigates the unique journey of having his own mom as a PT. But that's not all - Pat's life is a whirlwind of excitement as he takes on the role of a PRN, effortlessly switching between companies. Oh, did we mention he also takes care of a young child? Brace yourself for an inspiring tale of determination, love, and the relentless pursuit of professional growth. Part 3 of 3 episodes
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Step into the world of Pat, a dynamic individual who not only embraces the challenges of being a physical therapist assistant, but also navigates the unique journey of having his own mom as a PT. But that's not all - Pat's life is a whirlwind of excitement as he takes on the role of a PRN, effortlessly switching between companies. Oh, did we mention he also takes care of a young child? Brace yourself for an inspiring tale of determination, love, and the relentless pursuit of professional growth. Part 2 of 3 episodes
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Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Step into the world of Pat, a dynamic individual who not only embraces the challenges of being a physical therapist assistant, but also navigates the unique journey of having his own mom as a PT. But that's not all - Pat's life is a whirlwind of excitement as he takes on the role of a PRN, effortlessly switching between companies. Oh, did we mention he also takes care of a young child? Brace yourself for an inspiring tale of determination, love, and the relentless pursuit of professional growth. Part 1 of 3 episodes
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Today we interview Becky from PIMA Institute and discuss their BSPTA program. Whether you're looking to improve your skills as a PTA, start your DPT journey, or go into management, this program has everything for you. Let's dive into this interview with Becky and if you have any questions use the link below!
BSPTA Program details
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Today we interview Becky from PIMA Institute and discuss their BSPTA program. Whether you're looking to improve your skills as a PTA, start your DPT journey, or go into management, this program has everything for you. Let's dive into this interview with Becky and if you have any questions use the link below!
BSPTA Program details
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Today we discuss some major obstacles in physical therapy from telehealth to cost of school programs. We discuss our experience with some of these programs, the implications, and what it could potentially mean for the future of the field. Most of these topics we go into greater lengths and I'll leave links to those episodes below.
Making Telemedicine Permanent
Embracing Lifelong Learning as a PTA
Coping With Burnout
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Today we continue our journey with Jen in the world of home health physical therapy. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and rewards of providing physical therapy in the comfort of patients' homes. Our guest shares their wealth of experience in managing caseloads, adapting treatment plans to various home environments, and ensuring patient safety and infection control. Discover valuable insights on effective communication and collaboration with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the vital role played by home health PTAs and how they make a difference in the lives of their patients.
Miss episode 1???
Episode 1 with Jen
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Meet Your Hosts
Ken - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. He has recently graduated from college and is currently working in an out-patient setting. When he is not working he loves to play board/card games, snowboarding, anime, and hanging out with his family.
Laura - is also a licensed PTA in Nevada. She has been a licensed PTA for almost 5 years. She has also worked in the out-patient and in-patient setting. 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).