Meet Sean Bagbey

Sean M. Bagbey, PTA, MHA, ATC, CIRS, CSHE, CSFA, BCAL, is a healthcare executive, educator, advocate, and rehabilitation leader with more than 20 years of experience connecting clinical practice with organizational leadership.

As co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer of Rehabilitation & Performance Institute (RPI), Sean has helped build a rehabilitation organization serving communities across Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. His experience spans multi-site operations, leadership development, reimbursement advocacy, and improving access to care in rural and underserved communities.

Nationally recognized leadership

RPI received the 2023 Ascend Practice of the Year Award—a team achievement that reflects the organization’s commitment to its people, patients, and communities.

• 2022 — HPA LAMPLighter Leadership Award

• 2020 — Indiana Chapter Certo Award

• 2017 — National Physical Therapist Assistant of the Year

• 2012 — Indiana PTA of the Year

Experience that shapes the classroom

Sean brings the perspective of a practicing rehabilitation professional and executive to his teaching. His educational work includes St. Catherine University, NXT Gen Institute, the University of Evansville, and American Heart Association CPR/BLS instruction. He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern Indiana.

The first PTA appointed to the Indiana Board of Physical Therapy, Sean also contributes to professional leadership, mentorship, and reimbursement advocacy through APTA and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

People first. Purpose always.

Sean believes stronger healthcare begins with helping people become the best version of themselves. His consulting and teaching emphasize practical leadership, open dialogue, mentorship, and teams that support one another—one person, one patient, and one community at a time.