The Smartest Path for Career Advancement for a PTA

In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into the career advancement path for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). We discuss the limitations we face in our professional growth due to lack of hands-on training, education, and skills, especially when dealing with musculoskeletal and more complex clients. Join us as we explore the pitfalls of the insurance-based care model that PTAs and physical therapists operate within, and its role in potentially keeping patients on a path towards surgical intervention.We will scrutinize our treatment goals, the imbalance between PT goals and clients' personal aims, and discuss how our clients often need more than the current system offers. Listen in as we discuss the importance of a holistic approach, breaking free from traditional pain reduction metrics, and advocating for complete pain eradication.In this episode, we will also share insights into a new pathway to assist clients who need more than our system can currently offer – the role of a Stretch Mobility Coach. We will shed light on how you can expand your professional capabilities, work outside the supervising physical therapist, and offer a broader range of services, all while remaining within the bounds of your license.Whether you're a PTA feeling burnt out, a PT looking for ways to offer more to your clients, or just someone interested in the evolution of physical therapy, this episode is for you. Together, let's pave the path towards a more holistic, effective, and satisfying career in physical therapy. Tune in, and let's start the journey together.Our Proven 3 Step Process that takes a Clinical PTA to solo practitionerWhat a PTA gets when training to become a certified SMC Stretch Mobility CoachA New SkillA Valid Service OfferingA New TitleA New Skill that recognizes them as an industry leader among, PT, Chiro and MDs. A valid Service that they can offer without a PTA New Title that provides them a way to treat in a wellcare system without offering PT services, without risking their license and provides them full protection to practice using their skill and experience.Interested in scheduling a call with someone on the team to learn more about becoming a Stretch Mobility Coach? Click the link below:https://calendly.com/thestretchmobilitycoach/smc-information-sessionTSM and I are here to set you and your new business up for success. Learn more about Stretch Mobility Coach business ownership by visiting our new home page at https://thestretchmobilitycoach.com/If you'd like to be part of the show and share your business struggles and journey with my audience, schedule to be on the podcast! https://calendly.com/thestretchmobilitycoach/podcast-partner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.