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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
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
The finale to our 4 parter. It has been quite the discussion we've had with Joe about a little bit of everything. So join us as we wrap up this session. Today, we discuss flexibility when problems or just about anything arises and will be on ongoing theme throughout the next several episodes. This is quite a journey as you listen from the point of view of a new grad, 5 years out, and 10 years out PTAs!
As always check out our socials and join the discord to interact with us an many other PTAs!
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Time for part 3/4. We go down quite a rabbit hole of experiences and conversations over the next several episodes with Joe. Today, we discuss flexibility when problems or just about anything arises and will be on ongoing theme throughout the next several episodes. This is quite a journey as you listen from the point of view of a new grad, 5 years out, and 10 years out PTAs!
As always check out our socials and join the discord to interact with us an many other PTAs!
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Time for part 2/4. We go down quite a rabbit hole of experiences and conversations over the next several episodes with Joe. Today, we discuss flexibility when problems or just about anything arises and will be on ongoing theme throughout the next several episodes. This is quite a journey as you listen from the point of view of a new grad, 5 years out, and 10 years out PTAs!
As always check out our socials and join the discord to interact with us an many other PTAs!
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Are we ready for a 4 parter?? We go down quite a rabbit hole of experiences and conversations over the next several episodes with Joe. Today, we discuss flexibility when problems or just about anything arises and will be on ongoing theme throughout the next several episodes. This is quite a journey as you listen from the point of view of a new grad, 5 years out, and 10 years out PTAs!
As always check out our socials and join the discord to interact with us an many other PTAs!
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
A potentially bill being pushed is about having telemedicine here to stay. If this were to happen, what does this mean for PTAs? Would our jobs change? Can we work from home? We discuss possible options and the complications it would bring in today's episode!
FYI:
According to the APTA in the most recent article in 2019 Medicare Rules State:
General supervision is required for PTAs in all settings except private practice, which requires direct supervision
Private Practice: supervising PT is in the office suite when an individual procedure is performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure.
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
We interviewed Rich who is a travel PTA. We ask him all the questions you need to know about what it is like a travel PTA. We get the ins and outs of contracts, housing, and pay.
Check out Part 2!
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Welcome back to another episode! Today we are discussing, while Laura is ranking, 6 traits that make a great physical therapist assistant. All the information we got was from THIS SITE here where you can also see their thoughts on the topic. This isn't a definitive list and we are sure there are many other qualities that would make an amazing PTA. Let's go ahead and jump right in!
As always, thank you so much for listening and don't forget to check out our socials!
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Over our working experience we have been in a variety of settings (more Laura than ken) and they are all different. People thrive in different environments and what works for one person may not be what works for another. So let's discuss the good and the bad in each environment to better help you decide where you want to work!
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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).