NATALIE MANN
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies in the following first-year DPT classes: Advanced Human Anatomy, Evidence-Based Practice I, Neuroscience, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Evidence-Based Practice II, and Pathophysiology I, and second-year DPT classes: Integumentary PT, Musculoskeletal I and II, Cardiopulmonary I and II, Neuromuscular I, Pathophysiology II, and Prosthetics and Orthotics.
- Provided first-year and second-year students with a space to ask specific content related questions to help work through self-identified problem areas.
- Collaborated with the Office for Academic and Career Success to be a speaker for Study Strategies and Academic Success presentations for all programs within the College of Rehabilitation Sciences as well as Doctor of Physical Therapy specific sessions for the Class of 2027.
Graduate Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for general administrative duties including staffing the Department's reception desk, answering phones, greeting guests, copying, and scanning, laminating and other administrative duties, as needed.
- Additionally responsible in maintaining clean classroom atmosphere by wiping chairs, tables and electrical beds; checking the bathrooms for items needing to be refilled and overall, the general cleanliness of the Rehabilitation Science floors to allow follow up with Environmental Services; organizing the linen and stocking cabinets in the classrooms.
- Participated in the set-up of Student Admission days and enhanced student engagement through leading student Q&As between potential incoming students and current students.
Student Physical Therapist
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- 12-week acute care clinical experience primarily treating within Abington Hospital's trauma unit, including patients who have experienced a fall or MVA, cardiopulmonary conditions, GI surgery patients, and amputees.
- Enhanced communication skills through completion of an in-service presentation educating my colleagues on the importance of sleep hygiene during acute hospital stays, and studies that have implemented sleep hygiene protocols.
Student Physical Therapist
Jefferson Moss-Magee Center One
Philadelphia, PA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- 8-week outpatient clinical experience primarily treating orthopedic conditions in complex patient population due to various comorbidities present.
- Developed effective communication skills by presenting in-service presentation on updated research on Botox effectiveness on post-CVA spasticity and a patient case study to facilitate interprofessional conversation with OT, PT, and SLP staff.
Student Physical Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Integrated Clinical Experience working with Jefferson's Pro Bono Clinic at Methodist Hospital, Hands of Hope.
- Collaborated with other students to work as the primary physical therapist for uninsured or underinsured patients, primarily dealing with chronic pain disorders.
Student Physical Therapist
Puentes De Salud
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Integrated Clinical Experience assisting in treatment in the Latinx immigrant population, primarily treating chronic pain disorders.
Student Physical Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Integrated Clinical Experience at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City primarily observing and assisting in the care of orthopedic surgery patients.
Student Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Penn Partners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Integrated Clinical Experience observing and interacting with patients in the orthopedic, sports, and neurologic rehabilitation settings.
Rehabilitation Aide
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assist in the provision of patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed clinical staff, including OT, PT, SLP, PTA and COTA within Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and General Inpatient Rehabilitation units as well as Acute Care floors, such as orthopedic, ICU, and burn injury units.
- Provide both clinical and clerical support as required by the facility, which includes maintaining linen supply and printing daily schedules.
- Transport patients as necessary in a safe, timely and professional manner via prescribed transport vehicles to the rehabilitation gyms.
- Assist in the demonstration of exercises and take part in many of the activities with the patients, such as gait training and UE dexterity tasks.
Dance Teacher
Wevodau Dance Center
Mechanicsburg, PA
07.2015 - 01.2022
- Planned, prepped, and educated students ages 3-18 on the technique and style in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, Modern, and Musical Theater dance.
- Taught and explained choreography tailored to the strengths of each dancer while also improving areas of weakness by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves. Planned and taught routines for recitals and local performances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2023
Affiliations
- Team SAFE Participant: Interprofessional program acting out medical scenarios to practice communication, leadership, situational awareness, and team support while ensuring patient safety.
- JCRS Interprofessional Education Program Participant: Interprofessional program developed to address healthcare disparities throughout the country and how as a healthcare team we can advocate for patients.
- Flash Action Representative 2024-2025: Advocate for the Flash Action Strategy within my DPT program to raise awareness for the PT profession through the APTA.
- Health Mentors Program Participant: Interprofessional program designed to learn about a volunteer community member to understand patient values in their daily life and within their community.
- Hands of Hope Chair Clinic Manager, Front Desk Volunteer, and PT Volunteer: Responsible for organization of semesterly schedule, delegating tasks and supporting other board members in community-based activities, acting as a liaison to our faculty advisor, and being a point of contact for all DPT students. Responsible for scheduling and checking in new and recurring patients. Responsible for assisting in the development of patient PT plan of care and documentation.
- Hub of Hope Volunteer: Performed educational and PT screening clinics with the unhoused population in Philadelphia, PA.
- Professional Associations Chair of PT Society: Responsible for organization's understanding of APTA and resources as well as organize educational programming about the APTA and how to advocate within the profession.
- Special Olympics Young Athlete Volunteer: Participate in weekly sporting events for young athletes of ages 2-8 years old. Participation in other additional programming such as CHOP Buddy Walk and collaboration with other universities to support local Special Olympics.
Certification
- CPR BLS
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Jefferson Abington Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Student Physical Therapist
Jefferson Moss-Magee Center One
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Physical Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
09.2024 - 11.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Puentes De Salud
09.2024 - 11.2024
Tutor
Thomas Jefferson University
05.2024 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Penn Partners
09.2023 - 11.2023
Graduate Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
09.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Aide
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Dance Teacher
Wevodau Dance Center
07.2015 - 01.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh