Proof Physical Therapy - April 2021

Proof Physical Therapy - April 2021

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LETTERS OF PROOF

April 2021

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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN MY LIFE AND HOW THEY GOT ME WHERE I AM TODAY

Sometimes the most influential people in your life are the ones you seek out for guidance, and other times, they may appear when you least expect them. When I think of the people who’ve had the greatest impact on my life, I would say it’s probably a 50-50 mix between those two situations. Certain people have guided me and also provided wisdom that’s applicable both inside and outside of the PT clinic. As I’m sure is the case with many of you, one of the most influential people in my life was my dad. He taught me a lot of practical skills and life lessons. As a career electrician for 30 years, he was the kind of guy who was good with his hands. I learned about electrical work, sure, but I also learned a lot about basic home care, construction, auto maintenance, woodworking, and much more from him. My dad was never one to say, “You can’t do this.” Instead, he was more inclined to say, “Let’s figure out how we can fix this together.” Through everything my dad taught me, he drove home the value and necessity of hard work. Regardless of what career you find yourself in, understanding that value will always serve you well. When it comes to how I became a physical therapist, one of the most influential people in my life is Phil, my boss from when I worked as a tech before going to PT school. More than anyone else at any PT clinic, Phil was the one who opened my eyes to the available opportunities in that field.

years that I worked for him. When I floundered at the prospect of applying to PT school, he encouraged me, saying I was ready for the challenge and even wrote me a recommendation that I’m sure had a lot to do with my acceptance. Throughout my life and career, I’ve found role models in places that I decided weren’t the right fit for me. For example, right out of PT school, I thought I found my dream job at a clinic, but like many jobs people take immediately after graduating, I realized it wasn’t the dream job I thought it was. However, while I was there, a coworker of mine became a great mentor. He showed me the ropes of being a PT, and it helped me prepare for being a PT at my own clinic today. Without his help, I don’t know that I would have felt nearly as prepared to open what is now Proof PT. Whether you’re currently working at your dream job, you’re looking for a job, or you’re working somewhere that merely pays the bills, be on the lookout for the people who can help you get where you want to go. You can find them anywhere that you are, so long as you’re willing to look around and listen. -Dr. Jordan Williams

Phil had worked in physical therapy since the 1970s and became a wealth of industry knowledge to me during the five

“Be on the lookout for the people who can help you get where you want to go. You can find them anywhere that you are, so long as you’re willing to look around and listen.”

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