Jessica Wahl
Occupational Therapist at Primary Children Hospital Inc- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Primary Children Hospital Inc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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May 2016 - Present
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University of Utah Dermatology
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Credentialed Medical Assistant
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Oct 2010 - Present
Prepare patient for examinations and diagnostic procedures, reports and documents patients concerns, physicians scribe, performs CLIA waved tests, phlebotomy, specialty skills (suture removal, medication injections, etc.). Administrative duties including managing patient calls/emails, entering billing charges, filing, and assisting with patient and family education. Skilled in support for MOHS micrographic surgery, patch testing, psoriasis clinic, and wound care for stomas/ulcers. Prepare patient for examinations and diagnostic procedures, reports and documents patients concerns, physicians scribe, performs CLIA waved tests, phlebotomy, specialty skills (suture removal, medication injections, etc.). Administrative duties including managing patient calls/emails, entering billing charges, filing, and assisting with patient and family education. Skilled in support for MOHS micrographic surgery, patch testing, psoriasis clinic, and wound care for stomas/ulcers.
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Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Level 2 Fieldwork Evaluates patients' abilities and limitations. Establishes treatment goals based on the evaluation and reason for the referral of neuromuscular components of movement and stability; sensation; ADL's; perception; cognition; avocational and prevocational abilities; developmental; dysphagia; manual muscle test; range of motion; body mechanics; and other tests appropriate for the patient and the profession. Administers therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of Occupational Therapy. Educates the patient and caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention. Recommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment. Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge. Evaluates home or work environments and makes physical barrier modification recommendations or ergonomic recommendations. Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines. Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects. Supervises the patient care activities of occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides. Participates in services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities. Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies. Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community. Show less
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Personal Residence
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United States
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Real Estate
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Direct Caregiver for Patient R.P.
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
Provided care for a stroke patient: providing comfort, safety, companionship, and supervision by partnering with he and his family in activities of daily living, instrumental ADLs, social and leisure recreation, and community integration. Managed client comorbidities by coordinating health care services; including doctor visits, medication management, and multiple VA services Senior aide, providing assistance for hiring, training, and management of fellow caregivers. Provided care for a stroke patient: providing comfort, safety, companionship, and supervision by partnering with he and his family in activities of daily living, instrumental ADLs, social and leisure recreation, and community integration. Managed client comorbidities by coordinating health care services; including doctor visits, medication management, and multiple VA services Senior aide, providing assistance for hiring, training, and management of fellow caregivers.
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Education
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University of Utah
Master’s Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
University of Utah
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science