Stop Waiting: PTAs Need to Show Up and Speak Up

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 Learn

• Why CSM is a career catalyst for Physical Therapist Assistants
• The power of networking and hallway conversations
• How PTA leadership develops over time
• Why advocacy starts with showing up
• How to overcome fear and step into leadership roles

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Special Thanks to:

Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.

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