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ATHENA VERGARA

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Summary

Current DPT student with 2.5 years of front- and back-end PT experience across multiple settings. Highly organized and detail-oriented, yet personable and compassionate. Quick to learn, adaptable, and committed to blending efficiency with genuine patient connection.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Physical Therapist

Sentara Healthcare
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Outpatient clinical rotation with experience in orthopedic, vestibular, and neurologic populations.
  • Independently performed ~1-3 comprehensive initial evaluations a day and completed full documentation for assigned caseload of ~6-7 patients a day.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans under licensed PT supervision, utilizing evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, McKenzie Method for spine, gait and balance training, and patient education.

Physical Therapy Technician

Tuckahoe Orthopedics
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive operational support to four physical therapists in an outpatient environment.
  • Facilitated care plans for upwards of 60 patients each day by monitoring and supporting exercise routines.
  • Managed application of therapeutic modalities including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound treatments.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed

Intern

Circle Center Adult Day Services
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Hands-on internship leading small group wellness programs with the goal of using exercise and other recreational therapy to maintain the physical capacity and functioning of all participants, especially those with challenging conditions (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, etc.)

Intern

InMotion Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • 120+ hour primarily observational internship in a 1 PT clinic that sees a variety of cases including orthopedics, sports, neurological conditions, and male pelvic floor dysfunction.

Physical Therapy Technician

Pivot Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted 5 physical therapists in a geriatric outpatient setting focused on TMJ, vestibular rehabilitation, women’s pelvic health, etc.
  • Directed a large number of patients each day in executing their treatment exercises with proper technique.
  • Administered modalities such as hot/cold packs and electrical stimulation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

A.S. - Health Sciences, General

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA

B.S. - Health, Physical Ed. & Exercise Sciences

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2023

Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)

  • Issued Sept. 2024 • Expires Sept. 2026

Timeline

Student Physical Therapist

Sentara Healthcare
05.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

Circle Center Adult Day Services
05.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

InMotion Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023

Physical Therapy Technician

Tuckahoe Orthopedics
10.2022 - 06.2024

Physical Therapy Technician

Pivot Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 11.2022

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Old Dominion University

A.S. - Health Sciences, General

Northern Virginia Community College

B.S. - Health, Physical Ed. & Exercise Sciences

Virginia Commonwealth University

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