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Show Notes
Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Dr. Jenn Bell about redefining professionalism in physical therapy.
They discuss:
- Where traditional professional norms came from
- Who those norms disproportionately impact
- Why authenticity affects burnout
- Why recruitment without belonging fails
- The shift from diversity → equity → inclusion → belonging
- What PTs must let go of to evolve
If your clinic wants to recruit and retain strong clinicians, this conversation matters.
Key Takeaways
- Professionalism has historically centered a narrow identity standard.
- Underrepresented clinicians carry extra cognitive load when asked to “code switch.”
- Burnout is worsened when clinicians can’t show up authentically.
- Recruiting diversity without creating belonging is performative.
- PT leaders must examine their own biases and expectations.