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We talk to Sanaz Holcomb, PTA, and BS about several different developmental avenues PTAs can pursue. Sanaz dives deep into the APTA PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways (APPs), the LIFE Leadership Series Leadership Academy in Ohio, and LAMP Leadership through APTA’s Academy of Leadership and Innovation. Sanaz is a home health PTA but has also worked extensively in outpatient physical therapy as well. During the show, Sanaz highlights not only the mentorship she gives but the mentorship that she has received and how this changed her pathway in the profession. While Sanaz has served in various leadership positions in the Ohio Physical Therapy Association, she also has served nationally as well. Currently, she is one of eight of the newly formed PTA Council (previously PTA Caucus) Steering Group in the APTA. CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFOFollow Sanaz Holcomb on Twitter at @sanaz_armand APTA PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways: https://www.apta.org/for-ptas/pta-advanced-proficiency-pathways APTA Acade

we have the pleasure of hosting Sharon Vitti, a Chief Executive Officer with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. Sharon is passionate about expanding access to high-quality and affordable care for more patients. She currently serves as the CEO of ATI Physical Therapy, following her successful tenure as the Senior Vice President at CVS Health and President of MinuteClinic, where she led various aspects of care delivery, business operations, and strategic development.During our conversation, we delve into several compelling topics with Sharon. Firstly, we explore what drew her to healthcare, physical therapy, and ultimately her role at ATI. From her early days as a candy striper to her unwavering passion for working in healthcare, Sharon shares her journey and the factors that shaped her professional path.Accessibility to high-quality and affordable physical therapy care is a prominent theme we discuss. Sharon emphasizes the importance of getting people to think "PT First" for musculoskeletal-related inj

We venture into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation in the PT industry alongside Frank Benedetto, an exceptional entrepreneur and co-founder of the groundbreaking Honey Badger Project. Join us as Frank shares his mission of inspiring clinicians to find fulfillment in their work and lead exceptional lives through their own success.Episode TakeawaysInnovation is the field for the mutual benefit of patients and providersMoving from revolution to renaissance - a time for creativity and expansion of new technology How to move towards a time-leveraged practiceEducating the public in new ways they can use our servicesThree QuestionsWho should the audience follow to learn more about today’s topic? Peter Attia, MD and his book “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” Where would you send the audience to learn more on today’s topic? Seth Godin’s book “The Song of Significance” Why should someone care about today’s topic? We need a mass quantity of physical therapists to step up Parting Shot“We spend most of

Accomplished power wheelchair soccer athletes Peyton Sefick and Andrew Cunningham come together to share their invaluable insights on fostering local partnerships to bring adaptive sports programs and low-cost equipment to communities. Discover how they are breaking barriers, promoting inclusivity, and transforming lives through their passion for adaptive sports.Episode TakeawaysCurrent assistive technology in sportGrassroot programs Integrating inclusive recreation and equipment into communities Access to assistive technology and mobility People with disability feeling confident in accessing communities Two QuestionsWho is someone the audience should know to learn more about today’s topic? Cole Galloway - founder of Go Baby Go Program and leader in power mobility Where do you send people to learn more about power mobility? USPSA - United States Power Soccer Association, FIPFA - International  Parting Shot“Be good humans, talk to each other. And always find a way to move.” - Peyton Sefick“Don’t judge people f

Dr. Tom Walters, an orthopedic physical therapist, creator of @RehabScience, and author of the book "Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal From Injury."Dr. Walters brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. With 16 years of clinical expertise and a background in teaching kinesiology and pain science, he has a deep understanding of effective therapeutic interventions. Besides his professional accomplishments, Tom is an exercise fanatic, with a black belt in Taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.In this episode, we explore several thought-provoking topics:

Kendra Gagnon is a trailblazer in physical therapy education. With 15 years of experience as a dedicated full-time physical therapy educator and a recent graduate of the prestigious APTA Fellowships in Higher Education Leadership, Kendra is revolutionizing the field. Discover her remarkable insights and valuable experiences as she shares her vision for the hybrid DPT program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Episode TakeawaysThe current landscape of DPT educationHow hybrid DPT education fits into that landscapeThe impact this is having on current faculty job marketWhat do faculty need to know and do to navigate this market? Parting Shot“It’s never been a more exciting time to be in PT education.” - Kendra GagnonConnect with Kendra!TwitterInstagram PT Pintcast is brewed by:ATI Physical Therapywww.ATIPT.com Jackson TherapyJacksonTherapy.comMW TherapyMWTherapy.com PhysiotecPhysiotec.caBrooks Rehabilitation Institute of Higher Learning BrooksIHL.orgFIRST ROUND Owens Recovery Sciencewww.owensrecovery

We talk about the potential economic effects of student loan payments with Joe Reinke aka FIXBUX.https://www.fitbux.com/ With an estimated 18 billion dollars a month being taken out of the economy due to student loan payments, economists and stock market experts are bracing for a recession. They believe that we are already in a recession, even though it may not feel like it. This could lead to a decrease in the stock market at the end of the year. However, politicians may use this as an opportunity to blame the recession on student loan payments, when in reality it was going to happen anyways due to rising interest rates and unaffordable homes.

Join us for an exciting episode, where w dive into the world of physical therapy with two incredible guests: Penny Goldberg and Nick Hoopes!Penny Goldberg, a sports physical therapist and innovation champion from ReQuest Physical Therapy, will share her expertise on billing, coding, and documentation. Learn how to build a case for making more money legally and ethically, and empower yourself to practice at the top of your license.Nick Hoopes, an outpatient physical therapist from All Star Physical Therapy, is passionate about making a difference. Discover how to use your license to build a better environment, protect yourself and your patients, and facilitate positive change within your community. Nick also delves into legal and ethical care delivery, emphasizing the power of responsibility in creating a better care environment.In this episode, we'll explore three big topics:1️⃣ Maximizing Revenue: Master the art of billing, coding, medical necessity, and supervision rules. Learn how to leverage reimbursement

In this podcast episode, we delve into the story behind Clash of the Craniums, an anatomy trivia revolution that has taken the PT student community by storm. Our guest, Matt Condo, associate professor at Western Kentucky University, and podcast host Jimmy McKay, share their journey of merging ideas to create an engaging and fun way for students to study for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).Episode TakeawaysWhere did Clash of the Craniums come from?With over 190K downloads, illustrates the impact of engaging and interactive learning toolsAccess to FREE learning The process of publishing researchThe future of NPTE preparation Parting Shot“Research is not as hard as everyone thinks it is. You can do research.” - Matt CondoArticle: “Podcasting as an Innovative Tool for the National Physical Therapy Exam Preparation” through the Medical Science EducatorCheck out Clash of the Craniums on our Youtube Channel Connect with Matt!TwitterPT Pintcast is brewed by:ATI Physical TherapyGood PTs know that it's import