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"Why doesn’t this feel as exciting as it used to?”

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re getting real about something not talked about enough—losing the fire in your career. The feeling of stagnation, going through the motions, and wondering if this is just what practice becomes after a few years.

We dive into what this actually looks like day-to-day—less excitement, feeling stuck in routine clinic flow, questioning growth, and the pressure of balancing productivity with passion.

But more importantly, we talk about the fix. How to recognize when you’re in a rut, ways to reignite your interest (without blowing up your career), and how to create growth through new skills, procedures, side ventures, and mindset shifts.

Because the goal isn’t to never lose the fire…
It’s knowing how to find it again 🔥

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You know that feeling when a case just hits… and suddenly you’re thinking about it all the time? Yeah—this episode is about those procedures 😅

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, Beth and Hannah dive into their current ortho crushes—the procedures they’ve been working on with their surgeons that have them fully invested, slightly obsessed, and maybe talking about them a little too much outside of work 👀

From innovative techniques to evolving technology, we break down what makes these procedures so exciting right now:
🦵 MISHA (yes, we’re still thinking about it)
👍 Biopro thumb CMC implant (we’re definitely thinking about it)

We talk through what these procedures are, why they’re gaining traction, what makes them different, and why they’ve completely captured our attention as PAs in ortho.

Because let’s be honest—some cases aren’t just cases… they’re full-on crushes 💅

🎧 Whether you’re in ortho or just love hearing the passion behind what we do, this one’s for you

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March is Athletic Training Month, and we’re highlighting one of the most essential—and often underrecognized—members of the orthopedic care team: the certified athletic trainer (ATC).

In this episode, we sit down with an ATC to break down their role across settings—from sidelines to clinic settings. We discuss injury evaluation, acute management, rehabilitation, and how ATCs work alongside PAs and surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

We also explore career pathways, challenges within the profession, and how athletic trainers continue to evolve within modern healthcare systems.

If you’ve ever wondered what ATCs really do (beyond tape and ice), this episode is for you.