Jaime Wenberg
Mt. Zion,IL
Summary
Professional Occupational Therapist adept at working with adults in a diverse range of healthcare settings. Accomplished rehabilitation specialist with 23+ years of experience evaluating patient diagnoses and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual goals. Insightful OT with strong neuro/ortho/medsurge background that exhibits thoughtful organization to deliver personalized interventions as well as a collaborative team approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Acute Rehab)
The Rehabilitation Institute Of Southern Illinois
01.2022 - Current
- Encouraged patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team as well as patient and family members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results (Physiatrist, Case Manager, SLP, PT, Nurse)
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Occupational Therapist, (Acute Care and SNF)
Belleville Memorial Hospital/ Care Center
01.2006 - Current
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Mentored occupational therapy students and new clinicians fostering professional growth and development.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss patient progress, family training, and discharge planning.
- Orchestrated multidisciplinary in-services on topics such as safe transfers, neurological review of brain, and stroke treatment interventions.
Occupational Therapist, (Acute Care)
Springfield Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Conducted various duties as acute care occupational therapist in level 1 trauma facility on all medical- surgical, cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, and ICU units.
Facility Rehab Director, (SNF)
Select Therapies
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Managed PT, PTA, and PRN staff at skilled nursing facility and completed all Medicare minute projections and billing requirements for 1-2 facilities at a time.
Occupational Therapist, (Inpatient Acute Rehab)
Marionjoy Rehab Facility
01.2002 - 08.2003
- Coordinated evaluations and dynamic treatments within cohesive OT/PT/SLP team on 20 bed neuro-muscular unit.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1999
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg-Latham High School
Warrensburg, IL05.1995
Skills
- Patient Evaluations and Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care and Clinical Reasoning
- Staff education and Mentorship
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Professionalism and Adaptability
- Intervention Planning
Community Outreach
- Launched and fundraised for Blessings in A Backpack affiliate in West Belleville that serviced 6+ grade schools in the Metro East supporting "at risk" children with weekly bags of food to ensure adequate meals for the weekend.
- Project manager of a peaceful community event to promote racial harmony in West Belleville at Signal Hill Park in June 2020.
- Attained roles such as PTO vice-president and Fundraising Chair orchestrating steering committees for various school related events that incorporated both parent and student involvement.
Timeline
PRN Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Acute Rehab)
The Rehabilitation Institute Of Southern Illinois
01.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist, (Acute Care and SNF)
Belleville Memorial Hospital/ Care Center
01.2006 - Current
Occupational Therapist, (Acute Care)
Springfield Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2007
Facility Rehab Director, (SNF)
Select Therapies
09.2003 - 09.2005
Occupational Therapist, (Inpatient Acute Rehab)
Marionjoy Rehab Facility
01.2002 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg-Latham High School