Jessica Murray

- Established novel Mental and Sleep Readiness programming and services across the Brigade, reaching 3500 Soldiers.

- Provided critical upper extremity injury evaluation and treatment services as the sole Occupational Therapist on Fort Wainwright.

- Provided purpose, direction, and supervision to the Mental Readiness team, comprised of four staff including Active Duty, civilian, and contractors.

- Briefed commanders from Company to Division level on data informed readiness statuses surrounding key collective training events.

- Established Brigade Pregnant and Postpartum Physical training program, maximizing readiness and facilitating rapid return to duty.

- Collaborated with the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Team to develop interventions and programming to enhance soldier performance

- Provided one on one treatment to the population of all soldiers assigned to 1-2 SBCT with focus on management of stress responses, upper extremity overuse injuries, and wellness

- Briefed Commanders from Company to Brigade level on the capabilities of the H2F team and collaborated to identify and prioritize lines of effort

- Established group programming in domains of sleep optimization and stress management skills to maximize Soldier readiness

- Acted as H2F OT Base Lead, providing communication, direction, and mentorship to 14 Occupational Therapy practitioners

- Oversaw and managed 3 military and 6 civilian clinical personnel

- Completed Occupational Therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment interventions with William Beaumont beneficiaries including active duty soldiers, family members, and retirees

- Implemented performance improvement project to reduce incidence of No-Shows and reduce lost revenue to the organization

- Supported adherence to Joint Commission guidelines and strategic guidance to promote patient safety and readiness

- Expanded OT services to in-patient behavioral health, thereby increasing OT scope and facilitating necessary services to promote return to duty

- Assumed duties and responsibilities of OT chief during absences

- Served as rater for 4 civilian employees for annual review

- Carried out extra duties including Additional Duty Safety Officer, clinical competency auditor, social coordinator, and patient experience champion

- Completed evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment interventions amongst William Beaumont beneficiaries including active duty soldiers, family members, and retirees

- Completed occupational therapy evaluations and interventions across in-patient settings including ICU, surgical, and general medical wards

- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, nursing, and discharge planning services to complete appropriate treatment plans and facilitate optimal discharge dispositions

- Completed weekly educational group classes for pre-operative hip and knee replacement patients to increase knowledge and promote optimal post-operative outcomes