Position:
Physical Therapist/Owner at Rakita Tomsic Physical Therapy
Work:
Rakita Tomsic Physical Therapy
- Durango, CO since Aug 2004
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Physical Therapist/Owner
Mercy Medical Center
- Durango, CO Mar 2000 - Jun 2004
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Supervisor of Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services
St. Mary's Medical Center
- San Francisco, CA Aug 1996 - Mar 2000
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Physical Therapist III, Senior Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Amador Valley Physical Therapy
- Dublin, CA Jan 1995 - Mar 1996
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Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist, Clinical Instructor
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Hayward, CA Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
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Resident
Physical Therapy Associates
- Miami, FL Nov 1991 - Dec 1993
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Staff Physical Therapist, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructor
West Los Angeles Medical Center
- West Los Angeles, CA Jul 1990 - Oct 1991
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Staff Physical Therapist
Education:
Hahnemann University 1989 - 1990
Masters of Physical Therapy
University of California, Davis 1984 - 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Education, Biomechanics
Interests:
Ellen enjoys living in Durango for the outdoor activities it offers. In the summer she hikes with her husband and two dogs (Sadie and Sprocket) and rides both her road and mountain bike as much as possible. In the winter Ellen enjoys snowboarding and skiing. Ellen is a big enthusiast of dog agility and herding, and her dog Sadie holds a national title in Dog Agility.
Awards:
Alpha Eta
National Allied Health Honor Society
Veteran's Administration Health Professional Scholarship
Invited Speaker
1998-current: Southern Ute Tribe, Rocky Mountain Sports Institute, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, Durango Chamber of Commerce
Certifications:
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
Certified Exercise Test Technologist, American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation