From PTA to Writer: Gina Vitale’s Career Shift After Long COVID

What happens when a physical therapist assistant with decades of clinical experience gets sidelined by long COVID — and decides it’s time to rewrite her career?In this inspiring episode, Gina Vitale shares how she transitioned from being a dedicated clinician, Pilates instructor, and home health provider into a thriving healthcare content writer — without going back to school, without a writing degree, and without losing the essence of what made her a great PTA.Gina opens up about:Recovering from the brain fog and emotional toll of long COVIDHow home health care uniquely shaped her communication and observation skillsThe transferable skills from patient education that helped her succeed in writingGetting her first (underpaid) writing gig — and why it was still a winHow LinkedIn became her most valuable professional toolHer advice to healthcare professionals who are burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuckIf you're a healthcare provider thinking about your next step — or curious how others are reinventing themselves without leaving their identity behind — this is a must-listen.