Marissa Vilums

Marissa Vilums

Occupational Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Occupational Therapist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Education

    • Western Michigan University

      2006 - 2008
      Masters of Science Occupational Therapy 3.88 cumulative GPA

      Activities and Societies: executive board for SOTA (students in occupational therapy association)

    • Michigan State University

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelors of Science Kinesiology

      Activities and Societies: intramural sports including basketball and soccer

  • Experience

    • ProStep Rehab

      Apr 2009 - May 2011
      Occupational Therapist

      * Performed initial evaluations, screenings and recertifications on appropriate patients * Developed and implemented appropriate treatment plans based on findings from the evaluation* Supervised clinical responsibilities delegated to COTAs * Performed home evaluations and provided appropriate recommendations based on the findings* Proficient with Electrical stimulation, Diathermy and Ultrasound on various diagnoses

    • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2016

      * perform initial evaluations on patients with various diagnoses* perform treatment sessions based off initial evaluations* fabricate various types of upper extremity splints (thumb spica, wrist cock up, gutter, clam shell, etc) * perform initial evaluations on pts with various diagnoses* perform treatment sessions based off initial evaluations* recommend appropriate discharge location for patients based on current level of function* clinical coordinator of continuing education - set-up contracts with PT/OT schools and set-up the clinical rotations* Liaison for Advocate Systemwide Education Committee

      • Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

        Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
      • Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

        Jun 2011 - Jul 2016
    • Presence St Joseph Hospital

      Jan 2016 - now
      Occupational Therapist - Registry

      Registry Occupational Therapist for acute care and inpatient rehab

    • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      Jul 2016 - now
      Occupational Therapist II

      * perform initial evaluations on pts with various diagnoses* perform treatment sessions based off initial evaluations* recommend appropriate discharge location for patients based on current level of function

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR certified