What happens when a physical therapist assistant with decades of clinical experience gets sidelined by long COVID — and decides it’s time to rewrite her career?
In this inspiring episode, Gina Vitale shares how she transitioned from being a dedicated clinician, Pilates instructor, and home health provider into a thriving healthcare content writer — without going back to school, without a writing degree, and without losing the essence of what made her a great PTA.
Gina opens up about:
- Recovering from the brain fog and emotional toll of long COVID
- How home health care uniquely shaped her communication and observation skills
- The transferable skills from patient education that helped her succeed in writing
- Getting her first (underpaid) writing gig — and why it was still a win
- How LinkedIn became her most valuable professional tool
- Her advice to healthcare professionals who are burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck
If you're a healthcare provider thinking about your next step — or curious how others are reinventing themselves without leaving their identity behind — this is a must-listen.
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