How to Earn Community Trust as a New PT

Mercedes didn’t wait a decade to “earn” the right to start her business — she built it early, with clarity and confidence.

In this episode recorded live at APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares her journey from Argentina to building a mobile pediatric PT practice in the U.S. We dive into why mobile care works, what it takes to build trust, and how to overcome the imposter syndrome that holds so many new grads back.

???? Topics Covered:

• Starting a business early in your PT career
• How Mercedes built trust with families as a new grad
• The surprising advantages (and hard truths) of mobile care
• What makes pediatric PT deeply rewarding
• One message for every student who thinks they “aren’t ready”

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• U.S. Physical Therapy — Build your future in PT with a company that supports clinicians. https://usph.com
• The Student Loan Fairy™ — Fake sponsor, real pain