Jessica Krause
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Illinois-licensed occupational therapist with a track record of extensive experience working in a wide variety of settings.Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of patient progress towards patient-centered goals. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Motivated, collaborative and flexible team member driven to achieve high quality of care as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Libertyville
01.2024 - Current
- Perform evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning within an assisted living facility.
- Communicate with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to discuss patient progress towards therapy goals.
- Initiate evidence-based and holistic OT interventions to address patient and caregiver needs and concerns impacting ADL, IADL and/or functional transfer performances.
Occupational Therapist
Community Physical Therapy
Addison
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine need for OT services and initiate plan of care within a skilled nursing facility.
- Participated in weekly care plan meetings with therapy team to discuss patient progress and OT goals.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage for improved ADL performance.
Occupational Therapist
The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
Lisle, IL
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Participated in IEP, 504 and team meetings on a weekly basis to discuss students' needs and progress towards their therapy goals.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations to determine need for OT services.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs within a school setting.
Occupational Therapist
InHome Therapy
Burr Ridge
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed evaluations within home setting to establish need for skilled OT.
- Recommended adapted equipment and devices for improved ADL/IADL and functional transfer performances within the patient's home.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
Occupational Therapist
Miner School
Arlington Heights
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided a variety of OT interventions to meet the needs of medically complex children within a therapeutic day school setting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
- Assisted students with accessing their AAC and communication devices.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Carroll University
07.2019
Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science -
Elmhurst College
05.2017
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
05.2015
Skills
- Sub Acute and Long Term Rehab
- Memory Care
- Modified Barthel Index
- Functional Confidence Ability Scale (FACS)
- Physical Performance Test (PPT)
- Safety Education and Adaptive Equipment Training
- Diathermy and Ultrasound
- Splitting and Orthotic Management
- Patient Rapport Building
Certificates And Licenses
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois, 056.013385, 12/2023
- BLS and CPR certified, 10/2025
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Community Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 01.2024
Occupational Therapist
The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
06.2020 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
InHome Therapy
01.2020 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
Miner School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science -
Elmhurst College
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage