EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 11 MIN
Stop Waiting: PTAs Need to Show Up and Speak Up
from PTA+ Physical Therapist Assistant · host Katie Sutton
In this live interview from CSM, Sean Bagbey shares what Physical Therapist Assistants need to understand about leadership, advocacy, and career growth.Sean, founder, educator, and the first PTA delegate from Indiana, dives into how conferences like CSM can be career-defining moments for PTAs willing to step into the room, start conversations, and build meaningful connections.This episode highlights the shift from clinical identity to leadership identity, and why PTAs must actively engage in the profession to shape its future.What You’ll LearnWhy CSM is a career catalyst for Physical Therapist AssistantsThe power of networking and hallway conversationsHow PTA leadership develops over timeWhy advocacy starts with showing upHow to overcome fear and step into leadership rolesSubscribe & Follow (PTA+)Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videosInstagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725Special Thanks to:Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS
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