Boards, Ethics, and Big Moves: A PTA’s Blueprint for Career Expansion

Your Physical Therapist Assistant career can be bigger than a job title—and Sara Conrad is living proof. Sara shares how she built a career blending outpatient ortho, sports performance, ethics, leadership, and education while staying rooted in patient care.You’ll hear:How Sara found the PTA path through a truly nonlinear journeyWhat licensure boards actually do (and how they differ from association work)How FSBPT involvement can open doors for PTAsWhy ethics and leadership aren’t “extra”—they’re part of practicing wellHow to take the first step if “boards and legislation” sounds intimidatingGuestSara Conrad, PTA, ART — Twin Cities Orthopedics Twin Cities OrthopedicsResources MentionedMinnesota Board of Physical Therapy — Sara’s bio mn.gov // Minnesota's State PortalParadis Sport — Sara’s feature Paradis Sport+1APTA — Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession (effective Jan 1, 2026) American Physical Therapy Association+1Afton Trail Run interview (2019 Afton 50K Winner) Afton Trail RunConnect with SaraLinkedIn: LinkedIn