Anita Vergis, Pt, Dpt Email & Phone Number

Torrance, California, United States

• Administered pediatric evaluations using several standardized assessments including: The Peabody
• Developmental Motor Scales – Second Edition, The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency – Second Edition, The Bayley Scales of Infant Development – Third Edition
• Performed evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning for patients aged 6 months to 11 years-old with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, cerebral palsy, torticollis, scoliosis, as well as.
• Conducted orthotic evaluations, durable medical equipment evaluations and fitting as well as playground/school environment assessments
• Provided caregivers education and training to facilitate carry over from clinic to home
• Collaborated with SLPs/OTs to improve continuum of care

El Cajon, CA

• 10 Week Post Acute Rehab; EMR – Matrix, Casamba, Rehab Optima
• Administered treatments, evaluations, examinations, and discharge planning for 60-90 minute sessions
• Participated in interdisciplinary rehabilitation meetings to evaluate patient progress/discharge disposition
• Worked primarily with diagnoses including CVA, MS, TBI,CHF, pneumonia, s/p joint replacement, Alzheimer, and dementia
• Performed quarterly and annual rehab screenings on long term resident of the facility

San Marcos, CA

• 11 Week Outpatient Clinical Rotation; EMR – Clinicient
• Performed evaluations, treatments, and manual therapy techniques for direct access and referred patients with orthopedic conditions
• Provided aquatic therapy for patients with acute and chronic diagnoses. Interventions included aerobic conditioning, strengthening, and stretching exercises.
• Treated and/or evaluated 12-14 patients daily
• Utilized electrical stimulation, ultrasound, taping, and MedX lumbar and cervical extension machines
• Attended weekly patient care meetings to discuss patient prognosis and review patient’s plan of care

Rochester, Minnesota Area

• 11.5 Week Acute Pediatric Clinical Rotation; EMR- MICS Last Word, Synthesis
• Administered treatments, evaluations, examinations, and discharge planning for high acuity patients including diagnoses of: posterior spinal fusions, femur fractures, tibial fractures, cerebral palsy, osteosarcoma.
• Administered treatments, evaluations, and discharge planning for patients in the Mayo Clinic Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program (3 week program from 8am to 5pm daily which focused on pain management education for.
• Observed a 6-hour posterior spinal fusion and then provided therapy for the patient until discharge
• Helped discuss discharge planning with fellow staff including case managers, OTs, SLPs, MDs, DOs, and RNs.

Doctor Of Physical Therapy

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Biology

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