Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

JULIE CHENEY

Deer Creek,IL

Summary

Dedicated therapist with extensive background working with children and adults. Over 20 years of experience with solid credentials that include: a masters degree from an AOTA approved program, and state and national board licensures. Strengths in assessment and creating individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, self driven and independent, but also an enthusiastic team player and deeply committed to delivering quality care as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Background includes work in clinic, school, home, and SNF settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Renewal Rehab
IL
07.2020 - Current
  • Provide PRN OT in rehabilitation centers mainly at Accolade of Peoria, Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin, Goldwater Care of Peoria Heights, Washington Senior Living, Goldwater Care of Bloomington, Arcadia Care of Morton, the Loft in Normal, and the Loft of East Peoria.

Occupational Therapist

School District #701
Mackinaw, IL
08.2012 - Current
  • Work full-time with students completing evaluations, treatment, and developing individualized educational plans in order to enable them to become more independent within the school environment.

Occupational Therapist

Advanced Therapy Solutions
IL
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided OT services part-time/PRN in rehabilitation centers mainly at Generations of Peoria and Generations at Riverview in East Peoria.

Occupational Therapist

HCR Manor Care
IL
01.2013 - 10.2018
  • Worked part-time providing therapy in rehabilitation centers mainly at Heartland (Peoria) and Riverview (E. Peoria).

Occupational Therapist

Thompson Home Health
Leesville, LA
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Traveled to individuals’ homes to provide therapy, education, and training to enable clients to become more independent in everyday activities after a hospitalization or decline in function.

Occupational Therapist

HCR Manor Care
IL
02.2007 - 08.2010
  • Provided therapy in rehabilitation centers in the following facilities: Heartland (Peoria), Riverview (E. Peoria) and Heartland (Canton). Supervised 3-6 COTAs.

Occupational Therapist

Easter Seals-UCP
Peoria, IL
07.2000 - 10.2009
  • Provided occupational therapy with children birth to 21 with a variety of diagnoses in the outpatient setting, in the home, and in the school setting. Worked with a psychiatrist, psychologist, and speech therapist evaluating children through the ASD clinic. Also, completed evaluations on adults with disabilities in local group homes as needed.

Occupational Therapist

Rosewood
Peoria, IL
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Worked as a PRN staff therapist, occasionally completing evaluations in the Rosewood Nursing Home but mainly working in their home health office for 1-3 visits a week including supervision of a COTA.

Occupational Therapist

Select Rehab
IL
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Provided occupational therapy in long term care PRN in the following facilities: Morton Villa, Morton Terrace, OSF St. Clare, and Heritage Manor.

Occupational Therapist

Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation (IPMR)
Peoria, IL
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Worked in acute, rehab, and long term care as a PRN therapist in the following facilities: Proctor Hospital, Pekin Hospital, and Belwood Nursing Home.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Washington University
St. Louis, MO
12-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
03-1999

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Adaptability
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Variety of experience across the lifespan
  • Diverse continuing education training/skills

Affiliations

Illinois Central College- Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Renewal Rehab
07.2020 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Advanced Therapy Solutions
10.2018 - 07.2020

Occupational Therapist

HCR Manor Care
01.2013 - 10.2018

Occupational Therapist

School District #701
08.2012 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Thompson Home Health
09.2010 - 08.2012

Occupational Therapist

Rosewood
06.2007 - 08.2008

Occupational Therapist

HCR Manor Care
02.2007 - 08.2010

Occupational Therapist

Select Rehab
01.2003 - 01.2007

Occupational Therapist

Easter Seals-UCP
07.2000 - 10.2009

Occupational Therapist

Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation (IPMR)
06.2000 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Augustana College

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Washington University
JULIE CHENEY