Physical therapist assistant career growth starts with mentorship, PTA leadership skills, and APTA PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways—so PTAs, PTA students, and clinic owners can build a stronger clinician and a more marketable team member.
In this episode of the PTA+ Podcast, Katie Sutton sits down with Sanaz Holcomb (PTA) to break down practical ways PTAs can level up without “changing careers.” They cover how mentorship and networking actually work in the real world, what the APTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways look like (and why so few PTAs pursue them), and how leadership training can improve communication with patients, coworkers, and supervisors.
If you’re a PTA, new grad, student, or a clinic owner who wants a stronger, more confident team—this is a roadmap for professional development that translates straight into better care and better opportunities.
00:00 Welcome And Guest
03:00 Mentorship That Matters
12:00 Advanced Proficiency Overview
26:00 Why Few PTAs Apply
38:00 LIFE And LAMP Training
47:00 Parting Advice
