From PTA to Powerhouse: Leah’s Road to Rehab Leadership

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Sutton, a nationally recognized PTA leader, podcast host, and educator who’s reshaping how PTAs see their value, their role, and their future. Katie is the host of the PTA+ Podcast, a platform designed to elevate the voice of Physical Therapist Assistants and help them grow personally and professionally.

We talk about:

• How PTAs can grow beyond the clinic
• The inspiration behind launching PTA+
• Katie’s journey from clinician to clinical educator and thought leader
• Why representation matters at every level — including the APTA House of Delegates
• The skills PTAs need right now to thrive in skilled nursing, outpatient, and leadership roles

If you're a PTA, student, or educator, this one’s for you.

Guest: Leah Voorhies