---
title: 'Learning All Sides of the Industry: Going From Physical Therapist To Chief Development Officer with Anthony DeSena (#14)'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/learning-all-sides-of-the-industry-going-from-physical-therapist-to-chief-development-officer-with-anthony-desena-14'
show: 'Health City Podcast'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/health-city-podcast'
published: '2020-11-25'
audio: 'https://healthcitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HCP-14-Final.mp3'
---

# Learning All Sides of the Industry: Going From Physical Therapist To Chief Development Officer with Anthony DeSena (#14)

## Summary

In this episode, I spoke with Anthony Desena, Chief Development Officer at JAG-One Physical Therapy. Anthony started his career as a physical therapist and quickly rose the ranks and became a partner at One on One Physical Therapy. Throughout his career, Anthony has spent time in clinical, operational, and development focused roles.

In our conversation we walked through everything from

- How he got started in the industry

- Becoming a partner at One on One and helping the practice grow to 20+ locations

- His top insights for rising the ranks in the private practice setting

- What he believes are the keys to being a successful Chief Development Officer

- The process of going from clinician to executive