Doctor of Physical Therapy

NATALA BALLA, PT, DPT

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EDUCATION

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, DESALES UNIVERSITY, CENTER VALLEY, PA

Research: Outcomes of Conservative Treatments for Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Retrospective Chart Review

BS, SPORT AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, DESALES UNIVERSITY, CENTER VALLEY, PA

Minors: Psychology and Biology

Dean’s List 2014

Historian of Exercise is Medicine Club 2015-2016

Captain of Track and Cross Country 2014-2016

PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE

MAY- AUGUST 2019

ABINGTON HOSPITAL, abington, pa

Fast pace acute care setting with daily experience in the Special Care Nursery.

MARCH-MAY 2019

GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS, philadelphia, pa

Outpatient setting with the focus on neurological diagnoses as well as participating in a wheelchair clinic and cerebral palsy clinic. Common diagnoses treated include: Cerebrovascular accident, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury.

Proficient in Cerner documentation system.

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2018

ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER, langhorne, pa

Outpatient setting with the focus on neurologic diagnoses as well as orthopedic diagnoses using the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment. Common diagnoses treated include: Cerebrovascular accident, lumbar and cervical spine injuries.

Proficient in Sunrise documentation system.

AUGUST-OCTOBER 2017

BUCKS PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION, richboro, pa

Outpatient setting with the focus on orthopedic diagnoses. Experience with aquatic therapy. Proficient in WebPT documentation system.

JUNE 2017– JULY 2018

PRO BONO CLINICS, desales university

Worked with classmates to co-treat a variety of patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and neuro. Evaluated and provided evidence-based interventions. Provided group exercise and fall risk screens to the geriatric population.

AUGUST – DECEMBER 2015

VALLEY MANOR NURSING HOME, center valley, pa

Completed observation in an inpatient rehab setting. Observed initial evaluations and daily treatments. Observed a few sessions of occupational and speech therapy, witnessing interprofessional collaboration for certain patients.

FEBRUARY – MARCH 2015

ST. LUKE’S HEALTH SYSTEM, quakertown, pa

Completed observation in an outpatient setting. Was exposed to many orthopedic diagnoses, interventions, and therapeutic modalities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2014 – PRESENT

MEMBER SERVICES AT PLANET FITNESS, bensalem, pa

Handle front desk tasks such as greeting customers, answering the phone, providing information on memberships and billing, tours of the facility, and proficiency in the billing and computer system.

Exemplary customer service skills to manage member questions, concerns, and complaints.

AUGUST 2018 – DECEMBER 2018

CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH, center valley, pa

Created workout plans for the members on the team. Lead the team throughout the practice sessions and provided support to the members. Involved in the recruiting process for potential members for the upcoming seasons.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2018

PPTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, valley forge, pa

JANUARY 2019

APTA COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING (CSM), washington, dc

Platform Presentation

Research: Outcomes of Conservative Treatments for Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Retrospective Chart Review

LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Brookdale Hospice Volunteer- August 2018- Present

Hearts in Motion Guatemala Mission Trip- February 2019

Peer Assisted Student Success (PASS) Mentor- August 2017- August 2019

FANN Cup Lacrosse Tournament- July 2018

Trot for Trykes – April 2018

DeSales University Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session- July 2017

PT Day of Service, Runner’s World Festival- October 2016, 2017

DeSales Sport and Exercise Physiology Information Session- October 2016

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Physical Therapist- Pennsylvania License Number PT028511 2020

Physical Therapist- Virginia License Number 230-***-**** 2020

American Heart Association CPR Certified 2018

APTA Member 2016-2019

Child Abuse Reporting Certification 2017

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