Jessica Barrera
San Antonio
Summary
Doctor of Occupational Therapy licensed in Colorado and Texas with experience providing skilled home health occupational therapy services. Specializes in improving functional independence and participation in daily routines for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other complex conditions through evidence-based, family-centered interventions. Recognized for delivering ethical, efficient, and high-quality care in the home and ABA settings while collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist
Restorative Health Care
04.2025 - Current
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services in the home and ABA clinic settings to children ages 0–21 with diverse developmental, sensory, and behavioral needs
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized assessments tools and skilled clinical judgment to identify deficits and establish measurable, goal-oriented plans of care
- Implement, modify, and adapt individualized treatment plans to maximize functional independence and participation in daily routines
- Implement therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities and independence in daily activities
- Complete evaluations, re-evaluations, plans of care, daily visit notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely to support skilled medical necessity and payer requirements
- Independently manage a full-time caseload, consistently meeting productivity expectations in a home health model
- Actively market services within ABA clinics, communicating directly with staff and caregivers to support continuity of care and maintain referrals prior to discharge
- Collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members (SLP, PT, BCBA, nursing) to promote goal carryover and functional outcomes
- Communicate with physicians and referral sources to expedite authorizations and ensure timely initiation and continuation of services
Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist
Green Apple/Therapy 2000
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered skilled occupational therapy services in home, telehealth, and ABA clinic settings for children ages 0–21 with diverse and complex needs
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations using standardized assessments and clinical judgment to determine patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Created and maintained evaluations, re-evaluations, plans of care, visit notes, and discharge summaries to support medical necessity and payer compliance
- Collaborated with caregivers and direct-care staff to implement HEPs, promoting functional independence and goal carryover
- Supported referral generation and continuity of care by coordinating with marketing teams and referral sources to maintain caseload efficiency
Fieldwork Level II – Pediatrics
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care to pediatrics aged 18 months to 17 years through in-person, aquatic, and telehealth services
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve functional participation in ADLs, fine motor skills, coordination, upper-extremity ROM and mobility, cognition, feeding, and sensory processing
- Conducted assessments using standardized tools and skilled clinical observation
- Documented evaluations, interventions, plans of care, and discharge summaries in a timely manner
- Collaborated with family and interdisciplinary team to optimize treatment carryover
Fieldwork Level II - Adults (Mental Health)
San Antonio State Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented goal-directed treatment programs in individual and group settings for adults with psychiatric diagnoses
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of plans of care and daily treatment notes
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, utilizing strong clinical judgment and therapeutic communication
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Texas Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX01.2016
Skills
- Pediatric Home Health OT
- ADL & Self-Care Training
- Fine Motor & Visual-Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration & Regulation
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Evidence-Based Pediatric Interventions
- Family-Centered Care & Caregiver Education
- HEP Development & Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- ABA Collaboration & Referral Development
- EMR Documentation (KanTime, CubHub, etc)
Certification
- Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed (OTR/L)
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies [License #OT.0009151]
- Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners [License #122966]
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), INC Occupational Therapy Registered OTR [Certification # 477302]
- American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED, Expires 03/2027
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist
Restorative Health Care
04.2025 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist
Green Apple/Therapy 2000
02.2023 - 05.2025
Fieldwork Level II – Pediatrics
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Fieldwork Level II - Adults (Mental Health)
San Antonio State Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Texas Health San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Texas A&M University