KEITH VERGARA
Pingree Grove,IL
Summary
Collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services
South Elgin, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluation and assessment of patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
- Monitoring patient progress and modification of treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Development of home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
- Incorporating clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Clinical Intern
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
Elgin, IL
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Evaluation and treatment of patients with widespread diagnoses and medical conditions (orthopedic, neurological, vascular, and respiratory) on multiple units.
- Formulated individualized care plans, including appropriate treatment interventions, and discharge recommendations.
- Attended and participated in multidisciplinary meetings to optimize patients' rehab potential and overall care.
- Frequent communication with nursing staff, physicians, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists for continuity of patient care.
- Led presentation of current research on visual scanning therapy (VST) for spatial neglect.
Clinical Intern
Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services
Cary, IL
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided rehabilitative care for general orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries, including joint and muscle pain, balance impairments, and post-surgical interventions.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques on a frequent basis, in conjunction with therapeutic exercise and activities.
- Developed educational handouts for patients on ergonomic workspace arrangement in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois - Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- Patient-Focused
- Empathetic and patient
- Time management proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Acute Care Rehabilitation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Awards
- UIC Cum Laude
- UIC Dean's List 2016-2019
- UIC Honors College Graduate
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Intern
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Intern
Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services
12.2022 - 02.2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois - Chicago
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