Michael Natarus, DPT, MBA, PCS

Experience

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  Sycamore Jr. High School

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2011

  Boy’s Jr. High Soccer Assistant Coach

  • As assistant coach I learned how with a little bit of a push and some inspiration, people could achieve greatness. • Helped push the kids during practice as well as with their academics in order to stay eligible• In the health field you must know how to be both compassionate at times as well as be a coach wiling to push your patients to find their inspiration and greatness

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  Goldman Union Camp Institute

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Summer Camp Unit Director/Counselor

  As a unit director, I was in charge of all aspects of an entire age group on camp. I managed a total of eight staff members in helping them with all aspects of camp: Managing individual cabins, programing for entire units, aiding with troubled campers. I had to guide counselors on how to deal with campers with disabilities such as mild Autism, ADHD and Down syndrome. As the director of an age group I needed to balance both managerial functions, with my counseloring skills in order to ensure that my personal campers were also receiving the most positive experience they could. Show less

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  Temple Israel

  Jan 2010 - May 2013

  Sunday School Teacher
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  Columbus Branch of Friendship Circle

  Sept 2010 - May 2013

  Friendship Circle Volunteer

  • Friendship Circle is an organization that pairs college students with a special needs friend whom they visit once a week• I had the opportunity to work with a young 8-year old boy with a mild disability. I was able to be there to help him develop social skills and also just be a friend to him

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  Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity- Eta Chapter

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Executive Brotherhood Programmer

  • As a member of Executive Board I voted on all issues concerning the future of the organization, as well as am the leader in the programing of different events that the fraternity took part in.

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  Bennett Rehabilitation Facility, St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Clinical Experience #1

  Worked with a broad range of patients with neurological conditions in gait training and improving overall function. Observed multiple disciplines enhancing my appreciation of a team therapy approach.

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  Outpatient Rehabilitation, Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Clinical Experience #2

  Utilized a wide array of screening and orthopedic tests to evaluate and treat patients with physician referrals. Worked closely with surgeons to ensure positive rehabilitative outcomes utilizing evidence based practice, surgeon protocols, and clinical decision making.

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  Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, Eskenazi Health

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Clinical Experience #3

  Provided acute mobility evaluations, treatment, and wound care to patients in a level 1 trauma center. Main focus on equipment and discharge recommendations for safety.

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  Pediatric Therapy Services, The University of Chicago Medicine

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Clinical Internship

  Experience working with a wide range of neurological and orthopedic conditions for evaluation and treatment. Exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and neonatal intensive care unit services. Synthesized outcome assessments and evaluations to ensure patients received highest quality of appropriate care.

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  Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago Medicine

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident

  Responsible for a caseload of diverse pediatric population independently in the following settings: Acute, Outpatient, and School/Early Intervention Caseload included: Level I PICU, Neurological, Hematology/Oncology, Level III NICU, Post Operative, Wound Care, Burn Unit, Developmental follow up, Cardiopulmonary, and General Orthopedics Advanced clinic skills in working with complex patients with experienced mentors for 180 hours. Engaged in 138 hours of didactic sessions aimed at enhancing knowledge of pediatric conditions. Presented a case study with a faculty member on innovative treatment ideas for infants. Show less

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  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  Sept 2017 - now

  • Manager - Improvement Consulting

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Process Improvement Consultant

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Physical Therapist I

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2021