Interview with Stephanie
Tell us about yourself
I’ve been at T4K for 3 1/2 years and was previously a student here as well. I’m a huge basketball fan and recently became a season ticket holder for the Phoenix Mercury! I love hanging with friends and family in my free time trying new restaurants, going camping or to a concert.
Why did you become a physical therapy assistant?
I’ve been working in the therapy field since I graduated high school. My dad was injured and required PT so I tagged along to his appointments. I was amazed by the care they provided and was hooked. My first real job was being a tech at his therapy clinic. By chance, I learned about a PTA program in Phoenix, applied and got in!
Why do you think your coworkers nominated you for being Persistent?
I am super stubborn and don’t like to give up, haha. Hence why I still wanted to treat after I tore my Achilles last year. Plus, I don’t want the kids I treat to ever give up when things get tough, so I have to lead by example.
What do you love most about working with TEAM 4 Kids?
I never need to worry about coming to work and not having a friend to talk to. The “TEAM” aspect rings true for me. If I ever need a tip for a tricky kid or just a laugh, I don’t have to look far.
If you could have one wish come true, what would it be?
If I could have 1 wish come true, it would be to win the Mega Millions lottery $$$$
Nominations for Stephanie:
“Stephanie is very persistent! Just observing Stephanie and the way she is with her clients, you can tell that she is very motivated to help them reach their greatest potential. She doesn’t let barriers of any kind stop her from helping others. A great example of her persistence is when she was down from an injury, she didn’t let that stop her from coming into work and helping kiddos, even though her foot was in a boot and she had to roll around on a scooter.”
“Stephanie is such a TEAM Player and every day shows persistence to ensure her clients are reaching their goals and helps other PTs to do the same.”
“Stephanie is one of the most determined and kind-hearted individuals I’ve ever met. Her persistence is unmatched—she consistently shows up with a smile, ready to tackle whatever challenges the day may bring. Stephanie is deeply goal-driven, not only pushing herself to meet her clients’ needs with unwavering dedication, but also encouraging and supporting her coworkers in reaching their own goals. No matter the obstacle, she doesn’t give up—she keeps moving forward with focus, drive, and a genuine heart.”
“Stephanie is always willing to take on a challenge and rise to the occasion!”
“I have seen Stephanie provide Physical Therapy, and she cheers her patients on to finish the exercise routine. GO Stephaine!”
“Despite tearing her Achilles tendon, Stephanie came to work to support the kiddos while in a boot and on a scooter, a true example of persistence and dedication.”
“She has the best attitude with everyone around her and shows great dedication to her clients. Persistence is a word that I think perfectly explains all of the work that goes into physical therapy. I always see Stephanie doing great work with her clients.”
“Since her injury, Stephanie has demonstrated persistence as an individual and as a therapist by continuing to advocate for her patients and ensure they continue to reach their goals no matter what.”
“Even while injured, she was persistent in showing up with her best attitude! I know recovery was not easy and even discouraging at times, but she was persistent with her recovery and being her best self at work each day, even if she didn’t realize it. Stephanie is amazing!!”
“Stephanie is committed to her work. She is extremely hardworking. She persists through setbacks!”
“Since I met Stephanie, she has always been persistent. She never lets an obstacle or hard time stop her from reaching for her goals. She is a hard worker and you can see how much she genuinely enjoys working with the kiddos. She is amazing.”
“After injuring her foot, she was back to work and continuing to show up for her clients shortly after! She demonstrated great persistence during that time and continues to show great persistence with all of her clients! She works so hard to make sure that they are pushed and challenged throughout all of their sessions!”
“Stephanie is able to push through and be there for her kids & families despite whatever is going on in her personal life. She is so strong and such an inspiration to us all!”
“Stephanie never gives up, even after a severe injury she pushed forward to make sure that she was here for her clients. She is always working hard with her clients, no matter the goal.”
“Stephanie always perseveres through any challenge thrown at her by being persistent when working towards her goals.”
“Stephanie is always moving with purpose. Even when injured, she was rolling around the clinic, still working just as hard as always. I think that alone defines persistence! She sets a great example for her teammates!”
“Stephanie is an incredibly resilient person who has overcome obstacles not only with a great attitude, but persistence to keep her on track for her goals. She was incredibly motivated to develop her leadership skills and demonstrates a strong team player work ethic by always offering a helping hand when she has downtime.”
“She is always motivated in every task handed to her!”
