Interview with Mickaela
Tell us about yourself
My name is Mickaela. I am a physical therapist assistant with 5 years of experience, specifically in pediatrics. I enjoy hiking, trail running, trying new things, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Why did you become a Physical Therapy Assistant?
I chose to become a physical therapy assistant because I love the idea of helping others return to their daily lives or favorite activities. I had PT when I was 13 and 14 yrs old, which introduced me to the world of PT. In high school, I took a sports medicine class that furthered my interest in PT, leading me to take the jump to be in the field of physical therapy. Being able to work with kids and have them find joy, strength, and confidence in their body and movements has been such an amazing experience.
Why do you think your coworkers nominated you for being empathetic?
I think they nominated me because I care about those I work with: coworkers, patients, and their families. I believe I am quick to notice if someone is off and immediately willing to be there for them and support them in any way they need.
What do you love most about working with TEAM 4 Kids?
What I love the most about working with TEAM 4 Kids is the sense of community within specific departments and at each clinic I have worked at. TEAM 4 Kids has allowed me to grow in my PT skills by giving me the resources and TEAMmates to learn from.
If you could have one wish come true, what would it be?
To travel without work or money worries
Nominations for Mickaela:
“She is always attentive when I talk to her, and she always checks in to see how I’m doing. I truly appreciate how compassionate she is.”
“Mickaela is always offering kind words when someone is having a hard time.”
“Mickaela listens and truly cares about how I feel. She is there to support me whenever I need!”
“She is always willing to be a listening ear and is very caring and understanding in her responses when talking to her about challenging or emotional things! This is true both with her coworkers and with the families of her clients!”
“Mickaela has the kindest heart and is always in tune with how I and others are feeling or doing, whether it’s been a wonderful day or a hard one! She is always there to support me through every moment, and she reminds me I don’t have to appear strong every second of the day, but I can lean on her when I need to. I feel so blessed to work alongside her!”
“She is always checking in with coworkers, even when she is having a hard day, offering to lend a hand or a shoulder to help out others.”
“Mickaela is always so emotionally attuned with her coworkers, patients, and their families. Her ability to recognize how someone is feeling in the moment & adapt her tone & language accordingly is astounding. She is such a kind & loving teammate & we are lucky to have her!”
