Jessica Krause
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Illinois-licensed occupational therapist with a track record of extensive experience working in a wide variety of seings. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of patient progress towards patient-centered goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Libertyville, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Perform evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning within a memory care and assisted living facility
- Initiate evidence-based, comprehensive and holistic OT interventions to address patient and caregiver needs and concerns impacting ADL, IADL and/or functional transfer performances.
- Assess patient functional abilities, home environments, and daily activities to determine necessary OT interventions.
- Provide instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers for improved safety and/or decreased fall risk during everyday tasks.
- Design therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, motor coordination, balance, postural control and activity tolerance for carryover during ADLs and functional mobility tasks.
Occupational Therapist
Community Physical Therapy
Huntley, IL
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine need for OT services and initiate a plan of care within a skilled nursing facility.
- Participated in weekly care plan meetings with the therapy team to discuss patient progress and OT goals.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation and compensatory strategies for improved ADL performance.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on improve patient safety awareness for improved independence during ADLs and functional mobility tasks.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and provided available resources for safe discharge home.
Occupational Therapist
The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
Lisle, IL
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Participated in IEP, 504 and/or team meetings on a weekly basis to discuss student skill deficits and/or concerns impacting their abilities to learn within a school setting.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for students within a classroom setting.
- Adjusted OT treatment plans and interventions based on the students' progress towards their self-regulation, fine/gross motor, executive functioning and/or ADL goals.
- Consulted with school officials regarding equipment and device recommendations such as adapted seating, feeding and writing utensils and/or weighted blankets to help students attend to activities and meet demands within a classroom environment.
Occupational Therapist
InHome Therapy
Burr Ridge, IL
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Educated patients and/or families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations that impact the patient's safety and ability to participate in daily tasks.
- Recommended adapted equipment and devices for improved safety during ADLs/IADLs and functional transfers within a patient's home.
- Collaborated with other home health professionals on a daily basis to develop and implement comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Used occupational histories, such as patient hobbies and interests, in order to create occupational profiles to guide OT plan of care.
- Selected patient-centered therapeutic activities to help individuals develop necessary physical, cognitive and/or social skills in order to safely participate in everyday routines.
Occupational Therapist
Miner School
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitated group therapy focused on improving motor control, executive functioning and/or socialization skills within an education environment.
- Assisted students with accessing their augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, such as speech tablets and/or laptop, in order to communicate their needs and engage in activities within a therapeutic day school setting.
- Developed positioning schedules tailored to meet the specific needs of students who have suffered with traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy and/or other complex medical conditions impacting students' muscle tone, motor coordination and/or postural control.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including school principles, social workers, psychologists, teachers and/or physical therapists, to address student performance deficits impacting their ability to engage in school activities.
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
- Modified Barthel Index
- Functional Confidence Ability Scale (FACS)
- Bicep Arm Curl Test
- Physical Performance Test (PPT)
- Goniometer measurements
- Muscle Manual Testing (MMT)
- Diathermy and Ultrasound
- Splinting and Orthotic Management
- Functional Reach Test
- Saint Louis University Mental Status exam (SLUMs)
- Dynamometer
Certificates And Licenses
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois, 056.013385, 12/2025
- 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