134. Inside Look: A Physical Therapist's Journey in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System with Dr. Jayna Rogers

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, Join Dr. F Scott Feil and Dr. Jayna Rogers in this fascinating conversation about the benefits and opportunities available for physical therapists in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. Dr. Rogers, a geriatric clinical specialist and residency program director, discusses her journey to her current position at VA Boston, the programs offered at VA Boston, such as the student program and residency program, and how they have expanded over time to include neurologic, geriatric, and orthopedic residency programs. Dr. Feil and Dr. Rogers also talk about the benefits of becoming a certified specialist and being a mentor, as well as the structure of the VA and its residency programs. Finally, Dr. Rogers shares her experience working with veterans, the variety of practice settings available, and the supports for new program development in the VA system. Tune in to discover the rewards and opportunities available for physical therapists in the VA Healthcare System. You may reach Dr. Rogers at: Email - [email protected] Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.