1. Daniel Soler, DPT
43 Downing Lane Cell: 856-577-0228
Voorhees, NJ 08043 dsoler.dpt@gmail.com
Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an outpatient physical therapist.
Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduated: April 2016
Drexel University at Center City Philadelphia, PA
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology Graduated: May 2013
University of Maryland at College Park GPA: 3.47
School of Public Health College Park, MD
Work Experience: As a Student Physical Therapist
Athletico – Deerfield, IL January 4-March 25, 2016
Clinical Internship portfolio available upon request
Exposed to and became proficient in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Advanced Manual
Therapy Techniques including cervical techniques. Also exposed to Dry Needling and
Vestibular/Concussion rehabilitation.
Participated in journal clubs discussing the latest literature on patient care, interventions, and diagnoses.
Christus St. Vincent Hospital – Santa Fe, NM September 23 – November 28, 2015
Created and implemented a mobilization education program for the nursing staff to improve patient safety
within the hospital.
Participated in a wheelchair clinic organized at the hospital; helped to determine safe and appropriate
equipment needs for individual patients.
Exposed to modified-barium swallow studies and co-treated with speech therapy for complex diagnoses
such as occulo-pharyngeal muscular dystrophy.
Central Maryland Rehab – PhysiotherapyAssociates – Columbia, MD March 30 – June 5, 2015
Exposed to and became proficient in treatment of complex neurological diagnoses including cerebral
palsy, multiple sclerosis, cerebralvascular accidents, and traumatic brain injury.
Exposed to stage III and IV cardiovascular physical therapy rehabilitation.
Summa Outpatient Rehab – University Park YMCA – Akron, OH November 3 – December 12, 2014
Educated on and exposed to the McKenzie style of treatment for back and shoulder pain and Active
Release Techniques. Often co-treated with occupational therapists and athletic trainers.
Awards
Drexel’s Clinical Education Award
Awarded to a DPT student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical performance during the clinical
education phase of the curriculum
Research
Research Partner June 2014 – April 2016
Working with a research team, including Dr. David Ebaugh and Dr. Noel Goodstadt, helped to design, and
implement a research protocol focused on the pectoralis minor, posture, and shoulder pathology.
Presentations at CSM2016:
o Clinical Measurement of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Length and its Association with Resting
Scapular Alignment
o Assessment of a Novel Method for Active and Passive Lengthening of the Pectoralis Minor
Muscle
Manuscripts in Development:
o In development: Assessment of a Novel Method for Active and Passive Lengthening of the
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
2. Educational/Volunteer Work
Clinical Mentor at Pro Bono Clinic – Mercy Hospital June – August 2015
Volunteered as a second year student to mentor the first year students during weekly clinical experiences.
Educated the first year students on taking a thorough history, clinical safety, and differential diagnosis.
Professional Practice Lab (PPL) Committee Chair Spring 2014 – Summer 2015
Maintained the lab schedule, organized standardized patient labs and practice exams, managed the website,
and actively gathered resources to improve learning experience for first year students.
Teaching Assistant for Biomedical EngineeringAnatomy Class January – March 2015
Assisted the professor in managing class during lab time and held office hours in the cadaver lab and
maintained open communication with students for improved student success rate.
Professional Licenses andAssociations
CPR & AED certified, Student member of the American Physical TherapyAssociation, and IRB certified
Recommendations – Upon Request