June 10, 2025
Fresh Out, Fired Up: A New PTA’s Take on the Future of Rehab
Katie sits down with new grad PTA and leader Russ Burns for a vibrant discussion about advocacy, innovation, AI, and what it means to be a modern PTA in 2025. As they prepare to attend the Future of Rehab Therapy Summit at APTA HQ, they reflect on career transformation, the importance of in-person connection, and why PTAs need to see themselves as both contributors and leaders.
Guest: Russ Burns, PTA, military police platoon sergeant, Ohio Physical Therapy Association early professional leader | Instagram
Topics Covered:
- First year as a PTA: what Russ has learned
- AI in clinical workflows and education
- Multidisciplinary advocacy at the APTA Summit
- Non-linear career paths for PTAs
- Leadership and professional growth for early professionals
- Speed round: bold takes and buzzwords
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