In this episode of PT Pintcast, Katie sits down with Macie Frederick Rogers, a Physical Therapist Assistant who has grown into a multi-site clinic director with ATI. Macie shares her journey from graduating PTA school in 2018 to leading clinics and mentoring the next generation of PTAs.You’ll hear Macie’s insights on:* Building leadership skills early in your PTA career* Why mentorship and curiosity are key to growth* The realities of advocacy and PTA reimbursement challenges* How to balance clinical leadership with personal life* Burnout prevention strategies for PTs and PTAs⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Welcome & introduction02:30 – Macie’s PTA journey and background05:00 – From PTA school to clinic director08:00 – Mentorship and leadership lessons learned12:30 – Advocacy & PTA reimbursement challenges16:30 – Balancing leadership with avoiding burnout20:00 – Personal life: motocross & fostering dogs24:00 – Advice for new PTAs and young professionals28:00 – Why advocacy matters in physical therapy32:00 – Burnout prevention strategies that actually work36:00 – Closing thoughts & how to connect with MacieWhether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned clinician, Macie’s story highlights how PTAs can step into leadership roles, grow professionally, and still make time for life outside the clinic.