Jennifer Parker

Jennifer Parker

Occupational Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rehab Manager/Occupational Therapist at Legacy Healthcare Services

  • Education

    • Indiana Therapeutic Massage School

      2002 - 2003
      Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
    • Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts

      2018 - 2020
      Nutrition Consultant
    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      1998 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science - BS Occupational Therapy/Therapist GPA of 3.8/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society, Vice President

  • Experience

    • Kindred Healthcare

      Oct 2008 - Aug 2010
      Occupational Therapist

      Evaluated patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients; selected activities that helped individuals learn ADL skills within limits of their physical and mental capabilities; recommended changes in patients' living environments consistent with their needs and capabilities; provided therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures; advised on the use of specialized equipment, such as adapted feeding utensils, wheelchairs and other assistive technologies; developed and participated in low vision program to increase functional independence for patients with diagnoses such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma; evaluated and treated patients in their home environment. Show less

    • Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
      Rehab Manager/Occupational Therapist

      Responsible for directing the overall functions of Rehabilitation Services; coordinate and supervise operations of the department; maintain performance improvement activities within the department; and assure competency of all staff members. Develop and implement system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures in a short-term rehab and long-term care setting. Complete home assessments as needed. Show less

    • Legacy healthcare Services, LLC

      Jun 2018 - now
      Rehab Director/Occupational Therapist
    • Cosmic Dog Bakery LLC

      Jun 2023 - now
      Bakery Owner

      Hello and welcome to Cosmic Dog Bakery! I’m Jen, owner and baker! Together with Daisy Mae, my Vice President of Quality Control and Chief Taste Tester, we strive to provide you with delicious homemade dog treats. All our products are made with minimal wholesome ingredients and no added preservatives. I hope your pup enjoys these treats as much as Daisy Mae and her friends do!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level I Dementia Management Certification

      Legacy Healthcare Services
      Dec 2018
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Meal Server/Pantry Coordinator

      Issued by Kic-It (Kids In Crisis) on Sept 2017
      Kic-It (Kids In Crisis)Associated with Jennifer Parker
    • Vice President

      Issued by Johnson County Local Food Council on Feb 2019
      Johnson County Local Food CouncilAssociated with Jennifer Parker