APTA Pediatrics SNP Podcast

Welcome to season 4 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Carol Huegel PT, HPCS. Carol is a Coordinating Faculty member of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. as well as the Co-Chair of the American Hippotherapy Certification Board. Carol will be giving us some insight into what it looks like to practice with the pediatric population in the specialty setting of hippo...

Welcome back for the 2025 Season of the APTA Pediatrics SNP Podcast! This season, we will be interviewing clinicians who practice in various specialty settings within the world of pediatric physical therapy. These settings include hippotherapy, NICU, pelvic therapy, aquatic therapy, intensives, and oncology. These therapists will give insight into what practicing in each specialty area looks like...

In the Season 3 Finale, we will be hearing from Bailey Endres, PT, DPT. Bailey practices in the inpatient rehab setting at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. She will be sharing what a typical day in the inpatient rehab setting looks like, how it may differ from other pediatric settings, and more. We want to say a special thank you to all of our listeners this season! It has a ple...

Welcome to Season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Ashley Parish PT, DPT, CRT, ABPTS Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist. Ashley practices in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting at Children's of Alabama and is also an assistant professor for the DPT program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She will be sharing what a typical day in...

Welcome to Season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Hannah Jasurda PT, DPT, OCS, who practices in the Pediatric Sports setting at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona. Hannah, will be sharing what a typical day in the pediatric sports setting looks like, why she chose this setting instead of a typical outpatient orthopedics setting, and more! As always, thanks fo...

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Krista Koch PT, DPT, PCS, who practices in the school based PT setting in St. Paul MN. Jen will be sharing what a typical day in the school setting looks like, what made the school setting stand out to her when choosing which setting she wanted to work in, and more! As always, thanks for listening to the SNP Podcast w...

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Jen O'Loughlin PT, DPT, PCS, who practices in the early intervention setting in Portland Oregon. Jen will be sharing what a typical day in early intervention looks like, what made early intervention stand out to her when choosing which setting she wanted to work in, and more! As always, thanks for listening to the...

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! This season we will be interviewing pediatric PTs who practice in various common settings. We will be getting to hear what a typical day working in their setting is like as well as how they came to be where they are. The goal of these interviews was to provide insight to you (students and new professionals) about settings that you may be interested in workin...

This season on the APTA Pediatrics SNP Podcast, we interview clinicians who practice in various pediatric settings and get to hear what their typical work day looks like and how they came to work in their respective settings. We hope you enjoy while listening as much as we did while recording! Tune in on the first Monday of each month for a new episode! APTA Pediatrics Website: https://pediatricap...

The APTA Centennial Scholar program began in 2021 to foster new generations of leaders and thinkers. The now named, Association Leadership Scholars Program will run between March and December of each year with a cohort of 25 budding leaders and their mentors . In this episode, we will be interviewing Josie Gannon and Emily Quinn, the APTA Pediatric Nominees for the inaugural cohort. Josie and Emil...

Welcome to Season 2 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be interviewing Jeanine Gunn, the treasurer of APTA Board of Directors, on her journey through leadership. Jeanine talks through how her mentors guided her into various leadership positions, and how taking any position, whether is a love of yours or not, helped to bring her to her current position.  For questions, recommendation...

Welcome to Season 2 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be interviewing Cindy Miles, the president of APTA Pediatrics, on her journey through leadership. Cindy gives many tidbits of advice and wisdom throughout the podcast on how to become a better leadership, even in the midst of fear and feelings of imposter syndrome.  For questions, recommendations for new podcast episodes, or mor...

As part of season 2, Josie and Natalie will be hosting leadership or personal development book club episodes on a variety of topics that would be of benefit to our listeners. In this episode, we will be discussing Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf. For questions, recommendations for new podcast episodes, or more, feel free to e-mail us at snpcast@gmail.com! As always, thanks for listening to...

Welcome to Season 2 of the SNP Podcast! This episode will be part two of a two part series regarding Out-of-Home health care and how we as physical therapists can better serve this population. This first part will be interviewing health care workers who support this population in varying situations. For questions, recommendations for new podcast episodes, or more, feel free to e-mail us at sn...

As part of season 2, Josie and Natalie will be hosting leadership or personal development book club episodes on a variety of topics that would be of benefit to our listeners. In this episode, we will be discussing The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.  For questions, recommendations for new podcast episodes, or more, feel free to e-mail us at snpcast@gmail.com! As always, thank...

Welcome to Season 2 of the SNP Podcast! This season will be focusing on one topic - leadership. This season will include various interviews with some of the top leadership of APTA and APTA Pediatrics, as well as information on how to get involved and be a leader in your schooling and career. To kick off Season 2, we have a two part series regarding Out-of-Home health care and how we as physic...

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Jane Sweeney to talk the ins and outs of a Neonatology Physical Therapy Fellowship. Dr. Sweeney was in the first group of 4 in the United States to become board certified in pediatric physical therapy, and is the founder of the Neonatology Special Interest Group of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. Now, Dr. Sweeney is director and practitio...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, and talk about her passion project, Fairytale Physical Therapy. Throughout the episode, Jenna gives great advice on how and why she started Fairytale Physical Therapy, why it is important to pursue your passions, and how to do it all while being unapologetically yourself. Jenna is full of energy, and was a blast to chat with. For more informa...

In this episode we talk about financial literacy. Joseph discusses the budgets and savings that are best as you plan for the future. We had so much fun chatting about post-graduation finances that we had to make this a two part episode so be on the lookout for part 2! Resources discussed in this episode: Fitbux: https://www.fitbux.com COVID Federal student loans updates: https://studentaid.gov/ann...

In this episode we talk all things student loan repayment. Joseph discusses what plans are best for you when repaying your loans and provides some insight into when you should start. We had so much fun chatting about post-graduation finances that we had to make this a two part episode so be on the lookout for part 2! Resources discussed in this episode: Fitbux: https://www.fitbux.com COVID Federal...

In this week's episode of of the SNP podcast we have interviewed Dr. Jennifer Hutton PT, DPT. She has a strong social media presence as Dr. JPop, runs her own practice, teaches for RockTape, and has just introduced a new community centered around allyship (phew she's busy). During our conversation we discuss her "why", how to brand yourself, and what apps are helpful in this journey. To see w...

Guests:  Dr. Lori Grisez, PT, DPT of Nationwide Children's Hospital Dr. Jennifer Furze, PT, DPT of Creighton University Dr. Catherine Kennedy, PT, DPT of The University of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital In this episode, we speak with three residency coordinators about the residency experience from application to completion, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has required greater flexibi...

In this episode we're speaking with Tim Nagel, the volunteer coordinator for Outdoors for All. Outdoors for All is a foundation with a mission to enrich the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Listen in as we learn more about this foundation and how their programs can enrich the life of current and future patients!  For information on how to volunt...

Dr. Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT is a pediatric physical therapist and a professor at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She serves as the APTA Pediatrics North Carolina Pediatric Advocacy Liaison and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup within APTA Pediatrics.  She is back in part two of this series to talk more about how competency with diversity, equity, and inclu...

Dr. Mica Mitchell is a pediatric physical therapist and a professor at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She serves as the APTA Pediatrics North Carolina State Pediatric Advocacy Liaison and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workgroup within APTA Pediatrics. In part one of this this two-part series, we talked with Dr. Mitchell about the foundational concepts of diversity,...