Jill Ethridge
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Occupational therapist specializing in evidence-based practice, assessments, and treatment within the NICU. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and support for patients and families. Licensed in Tennessee with a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital at Erlanger
Chattanooga, TN
07.2008 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the occupational therapy department, including staffing and scheduling.
- Provide mentoring and supervision to younger therapists, and support the advancement of their clinical skills.
- Assist in administrative tasks such as hiring new therapists, and completing yearly personnel assessments.
- Provide outpatient evaluations and treatment services to NICU graduates.
- Provide parent education to support therapy goals at home.
- Provide evaluations and treatment interventions to neonates within a Level IV NICU.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to inform clinical decisions and interventions used within the NICU.
- Maintain communication with physicians, nurses, and other medical providers regarding patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive treatment delivery.
- Assist with discharge planning for infants in the NICU, and communicate needs with physicians and case managers.
- Provide additional OT coverage in the NICU Follow-up Clinic for developmental assessments to NICU graduates on an as-needed basis.
Occupational Therapist
T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
Mississippi State University, MS
01.1995 - 05.2008
- Conducted comprehensive adaptive computer assistive technology evaluations to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Delivered occupational therapy services within a preschool classroom, supporting developmental growth in children aged 3-5 years.
- Collaborated with an early intervention assessment team to perform thorough developmental assessments for children from birth to 3 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of MS Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-1994
Skills
- NICU and infant evaluations
- Treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Team collaboration
- Parent education
Certification
- Neonatal Touch Massage Therapist Certified
- Completed the Ignite Program through NANT
- Active NANT Member
Timeline
Lead Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital at Erlanger
07.2008 - Current
Occupational Therapist
T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
01.1995 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of MS Medical Center
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