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Podcast Party: Role of a Physical Therapist Assistant

Concorde Staff

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Updated March 8, 2016. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
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At Concorde Career College, one of our greatest assets is our faculty. They choose to be more than just lecturers. They are clinicians, practitioners, and pioneers in their respective fields. In addition to book smarts, they bring a wealth of real-world experience and creative methods to bring learning outcomes to life. 

One of those shining stars is Jessica Miller-Galbreath, PT, MS, DPT. Currently, Concorde's Director of Physical Therapist Assistant programs in Aurora, CO, Galbreath loves to share her passion for wellness with students and community members alike.
 

Empowering Future Physical Therapy Assistants: Insights from Jessica Miller-Galbreath's Journey

Recently, she chatted with host Eric Michaels on an episode of eHealth radio's Health News, Pain Management & Physical Therapy Channel podcast about her experiences in the field, a typical day in the life of a physical therapist assistant and tips to those considering pursuing the profession.

Prior to accepting the position at Concorde, Dr. Galbreath worked as a clinical therapist for 12 years in a variety of settings including the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the University of Colorado Hospital.

She specialized in the treatment of individuals with neurological impairment focusing primarily on patients with spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries.

Her previous teaching experience included serving as a clinical instructor for 10 years, providing guest lectures for local universities and teaching in the community.

Additionally, Dr. Galbreath has previously been active in research regarding spinal cord injury and the management of spasticity. Since 2013, Dr. Galbreath has served as a committee member for the PTA Curriculum Task Force and was promoted to Lead Program Director over the national PTA curriculum in 2014.

To listen to the full version of Dr. Galbreath's podcast, click the link below

eHealth Radio Podcast: The Growing Role of Physical Therapy Assistants in the Health Care Industry

 

Take The Next Step Towards a Brighter Future

Interested in learning more about our Physical Therapist Assistant program? We have a Concorde representative ready to talk about what matters most to you. Get answers about start dates, curriculum, financial aid, scholarships and more!

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.