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Jessica Capell

Boise,ID

Summary

Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in clinic and school settings, specializing in individualized treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to educate families and optimize patient care strategies, enhancing needed skills and overall quality of life. Skilled in clinical reasoning and time management, ensuring effective therapeutic interventions for diverse diagnoses.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Foundations Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct and analyze patient evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Complete quarterly progress reports and annual evaluations for all clients on my caseload.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to address various deficit areas, including fine and gross motor skills, social and communication skills, sensory regulation, and self-care skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
  • Educate families on therapeutic techniques and home programs for continued support.
  • Train incoming COTAs on policies, procedures, interpreting client goals, and efficient ways to address them.

Occupational Therapist

Purple Sage Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Consulting with classroom and special education teachers to discuss, screen, and assess students for occupational therapy services as necessary.
  • Providing training to teachers to aid in addressing their students' goals.
  • Weekly treatment and documentation for students on my caseload.
  • Writing eligibility reports and IEPs and attending those meetings to discuss progress, assessment results, and goals.

Occupational Therapist

Children's Therapy and Learning Center
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Conduct and analyze patient evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Complete progress reports and annual evaluations for all clients on my caseload.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to address various deficit areas, including fine and gross motor skills, social and communication skills, sensory regulation, and self-care skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
  • Educate families on therapeutic techniques and home programs for continued support.
  • Tracking and managing all needed reports clinic-wide.

Education

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
05-2017

Bachelor's Degree - Health Science Studies

Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
05-2014

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Extensive knowledge in various diagnoses
  • Time management

Certification

  • OTR / L - Licensed and registered occupational therapist
  • ADHD - CCSP - ADHD clinical specialist
  • CCATP-CA - Specialist in addressing anxiety in children and adolescents
  • ACDCS - Autism clinical specialist

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Foundations Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Purple Sage Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2025

Occupational Therapist

Children's Therapy and Learning Center
01.2018 - 09.2023

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Idaho State University

Bachelor's Degree - Health Science Studies

Boise State University