Mary Tanner

Physical Therapist
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy

First UTSW job: Physical Therapist

Best part of my job: I see many different patients with musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary diagnoses. Staying up to date on the latest evidence-based medicine keeps me on my toes.

What energizes me at work: Seeing patients take ownership and be facilitators of their own health, so they can improve functionally for the long term.

How co-workers describe me: Willing to share my knowledge base.

Recipe for success: Being friendly and having an outgoing personality.

Best UTSW memory: We had a karaoke contest as part of a team-building event in our department. I quickly realized that I, and many of my colleagues, sing off-key.

Claim to fame: Many years ago when I was employed elsewhere, I taught Terry Bradshaw an exercise program for a promotional video. It was a lot of fun, because he’s from my hometown and I grew up watching him play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hobby or passion: Focusing on my fitness routine, camping, staying active at church, and spending time with family.

Surprising fact: For my 30^th birthday, I went sky diving.