VICKI HARE
Lisle,Il
Summary
Dedicated pediatric therapy professional with extensive expertise in enhancing children's functional abilities through innovative therapeutic interventions. Recognized for a strong commitment to teamwork and adaptability in addressing the evolving needs of patients and their families. Proficient in sensory integration and fine motor development, employing a compassionate, patient-centered approach to foster positive outcomes. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team focused on improving the lives of children through tailored therapeutic strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pediatric Therapist
Step Forward Therapy
04.2023 - Current
- Private outpatient clinic based services, specialized pre-school program and private school services.
Contract and Staff Pediatric Therapist
Stepping Stones Group/New Connections
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Contracted to, then hired at New Connections Academy, Therapeutic Day school for children with high functioning Autism, Emotional and Behavioral disorders.
Staff Pediatric Therapist
Easterseals of the Joliet Region
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Contracted to school district 365U, clinic based outpatient services, Aquatic therapy
Staff Pediatric Outpatient
Sovereign Pediatric Therapy
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Clinic based and aquatic therapy
Staff Pediatric Outpatient
Suburban Pediatrics Therapies
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Clinic and home based services, Aquatic therapy
Staff Pediatric Therapist-Itinerant
Kendall County Special Education Cooperative
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Pre-school, elementary, Jr. high and high school
Contract Pediatric Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2014
- School district U-46 Pre-school, Easter Seals of Tinley Park for ESY
Contract and Staff Pediatric Therapist
PediaStaff/ Little Friends Inc.
04.2005 - 01.2013
- Little Friends Krejci Academy Therapeutic Day school for Children with Severe Autism, Plainfield School District Bonnie McBeth Preschool
Staff Therapist
Marianjoy Rehab Hospital
09.2003 - 03.2005
- Pediatric Outpatient, Comprehensive Day Rehab, Inpatient, Aquatic Therapy
Contract Therapist
Glantz-Richman Rehab Associates
04.2001 - 09.2003
- PRN, Pediatric school based, Geriatrics Acute and Sub-acute Rehab
Staff Therapist Level II
Loyola University Medical Center
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Rotational therapist, Med/Surg, Burn Unit, ICU, Ortho
Staff Therapist
Sundance Rehab
09.1997 - 03.1999
- Lead Therapist, Geriatric Rehab, Independent Living
Staff Therapist
Applewood Nursing and Rehab Center
02.1996 - 09.1997
- Geriatric Rehab Acute and Sub-acute
Education
COTA Board Exam -
January 1996
01.1996
Associate of Applied Sciences - Certified Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College
South Holland, Illinois11-1995
Skills
- Proven competency in administering, scoring and reporting on standardized evaluations and re-evaluations
- Proven competency in developing, updating, revising individual goals and treatment planning
- Experience in schools public and private: pre-k through transition, specialized preschool programs, therapeutic day schools, inpatient, outpatient, day rehab, in home based, hospital based
- Experience with specialized techniques/programs: serial casting, forced use casting, ILS, Therapeutic listening, HWT, ZOR, aquatic therapy
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent with team and interdisciplinary collaboration
- CPR/AED certified
- CPI experience
Timeline
Staff Pediatric Therapist
Step Forward Therapy
04.2023 - Current
Contract and Staff Pediatric Therapist
Stepping Stones Group/New Connections
03.2018 - 04.2023
Staff Pediatric Therapist
Easterseals of the Joliet Region
09.2016 - 02.2018
Staff Pediatric Outpatient
Sovereign Pediatric Therapy
03.2015 - 08.2016
Staff Pediatric Outpatient
Suburban Pediatrics Therapies
12.2014 - 02.2015
Staff Pediatric Therapist-Itinerant
Kendall County Special Education Cooperative
06.2014 - 12.2014
Contract Pediatric Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2014
Contract and Staff Pediatric Therapist
PediaStaff/ Little Friends Inc.
04.2005 - 01.2013
Staff Therapist
Marianjoy Rehab Hospital
09.2003 - 03.2005
Contract Therapist
Glantz-Richman Rehab Associates
04.2001 - 09.2003
Staff Therapist Level II
Loyola University Medical Center
05.1999 - 04.2001
Staff Therapist
Sundance Rehab
09.1997 - 03.1999
Staff Therapist
Applewood Nursing and Rehab Center
02.1996 - 09.1997
COTA Board Exam -
January 1996
Associate of Applied Sciences - Certified Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College
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