PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins · Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

162. 8 Things I Wish I Learned Sooner As a New Grad

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Casey Hankins reassures new physical therapists that it's not a failure when a patient needs surgery instead of your care.
Host Dr. Kasey Hankins shares eight key lessons she learned in her first years as a physical therapist, offering advice on transitioning from school to clinic, finding mentors, managing ego and burnout, and why emotional intelligence is more critical than technical skill. The episode is a practical guide for new graduates and students navigating the early challenges of a PT career.

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A plainspoken checklist for the early years of clinical practice.

An episode like this works because it stays practical. It gives new-grad PTs a clear reset: build judgment, keep the daily habits, and treat resilience as part of the job rather than a slogan.

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You want new-grad PT advice that actually helps you build fundamentals in bite-sized steps.

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