Dina Anagnost
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Meticulous therapist with extensive experience working with children and adults. Creates individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Tenet Health - San Diego Rehab Institute
09.2000 - 09.2008
- Primary therapist in charge of evaluation and treatment of patients in an outpatient hand therapy setting
- Provided custom splints for all patients in inpatient and outpatient care
- Developed Ergonomic Program for assessing workstations and implementing recommendations company wide
- Functioned as a vital resource for physicians seeking expert advice on appropriate occupational therapy interventions for specific cases.
- Flexed into inpatient and transitional care leading to a more well-rounded skill set
- Assisted in training new employees and mentoring students
Occupational Therapist
Tenet Health - Western Medical Center
05.2000 - 09.2000
- Responsible for treatment of patients with traumatic upper extremity injuries including; digit amputation, replantation, and revascularization, multiple tendon and nerve laceration and crush injury
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations and implemented workstation adaptations for employees
Occupational Therapist
MacNeal Hospital
08.1996 - 08.1999
- (1998-1999) Managed Occupational Therapy department in a hand therapy and work hardening clinic directly supervising one COTA
- (1997-1998) Worked in an outpatient hand therapy setting treating patients with orthopedic and neurological dysfunction; revised CVA and mastectomy programs; created new documentation forms; developed Student Handbook for Acute Care; created pamphlets on Community Services for the Older Adult; supervised students
- (1996-1997) Evaluated and treated occupational functioning of acute care inpatients
- (1996-1997) Assessed the functional skills of children ages 4-12 in a school setting and implemented individualized treatment interventions; Managed a caseload of 60 students including those with extensive functional limitations
Occupational Therapy Student
Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
09.1995 - 01.1996
- Responsible for the assessment and treatment of children ages 0-12 in a clinical and school setting.
Occupational Therapy Student
Midwest Neurological Rehabilitation Center
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Developed, conducted, and adjusted treatment in accordance with the special needs and interests of head injured patients
Occupational Therapy Student
St Margaret Mercy Health Center
05.1995 - 09.1995
- Responsible fo the evaluation and treatment of hand injured patients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Occupational Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois in Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1994
Skills
- Proficient in the treatment of UE orthopedic injuries including extensive knowledge of repetitive strain injuries and ergonomic assessment
- Passionately able to advocate for the highest quality of care for patients
- Adept at working in a multidisciplinary environment to promote a holistic approach to treatment
- Skillful at mentoring for students and new graduatesable to communicate in Spanish and Greek
Educational Achievements
President of Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi - top 10% of graduating classes 1994 &1996; High Honors in OT; Golden Key National Honor Society; Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology; Distinction in Psychology
Languages
Greek
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
- Advanced Practice Certification in Hand Therapy - HTC
- Advanced Practice Certification in Passive Agent Modalities - PAM
- Ergonomic Specialist
Timeline
Lead Occupational Therapist
Tenet Health - San Diego Rehab Institute
09.2000 - 09.2008
Occupational Therapist
Tenet Health - Western Medical Center
05.2000 - 09.2000
Occupational Therapist
MacNeal Hospital
08.1996 - 08.1999
Occupational Therapy Student
Midwest Neurological Rehabilitation Center
01.1996 - 05.1996
Occupational Therapy Student
Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
09.1995 - 01.1996
Occupational Therapy Student
St Margaret Mercy Health Center
05.1995 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Occupational Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois in Chicago
- Advanced Practice Certification in Hand Therapy - HTC
- Advanced Practice Certification in Passive Agent Modalities - PAM
- Ergonomic Specialist
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