Skip to main content

Listening Time — 5:52

Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify

Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.

In the December 2023 issue of APTA Magazine, Tom Walters, PT, DPT, found that taking a teaching job on a lark helped him to discover his passion for teaching others about rehab. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage.

Our Speaker

Tom Walters, PT, DPT, is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and a certified strength and conditioning specialist based in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to his clinical practice, he runs one of the world's largest social media accounts dedicated to physical rehabilitation (@rehabscience on Instagram and YouTube).


You Might Also Like...

Podcast

Getting on Board With Specialist Certification: Advice From PTs

Jul 8, 2025

Colleen Ward, PT, DPT, board-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy, chats with three fellow APTA members about

Podcast

Get to Know APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management

Jul 1, 2025

University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of

Podcast

June Advocacy Roundup: Championing Change in Physical Therapy Policy

Jun 25, 2025

Rachel Miller, MPH, APTA health policy and payment specialist, shares key updates on the organization's advocacy efforts over the past few months.