PTA+ Live from CSM: Margie Nguyen

About this episode

Katie Sutton interviews Margie Nguyen about the importance of PTAs attending national conferences and strategies for professional growth.

APTA CSM is buzzing — but is it worth it for a Physical Therapist Assistant? Katie talks with Margie Nguyen (Not Just a PTA) to talk about: Why PTAs need to show up at national conferences Networking strategies that actually work Pelvic health advocacy for postpartum patients Growing your PTA career beyond the clinic How to “put yourself out there” without fear If you’re a PTA wondering whether CSM belongs in your career path — this episode is for you. Key Themes PTA identity & visibility Women’s health advocacy Professional growth Conference ROI Networking courage Subscribe & Follow (PTA+) Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videos Instagram (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-0725 Special Thanks to: Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM. MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS

People in this episode

Host: Katie Sutton

Guest: Margie Nguyen

Topics covered

• PTA identity & visibility
• Women’s health advocacy
• Professional growth
• Conference ROI
• Networking courage

Keywords

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• networking strategies
• pelvic health advocacy
• postpartum patients
• career growth
• national conferences
• PTA visibility

Sponsors

US Physical Therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APTA, MedBridge

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