Jill S. Schmidt
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EDUCATION: Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy awarded, December 1997
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.63/4.00 index
Honors and Activities:
Graduated Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE: Inova Fairfax Hospital for Women and Children
Pediatrics - NICU, PICU, Developmental Follow Along Clinic, Inpatient and Outpatient – October 2009-present
Inpatient therapy services for children birth to 21 years
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - developmental care for premature infants and family education
Follow Along Clinic - developmental evaluation and home programming for infants following NICU discharge
Kids Works, LLC/ Ruth Peer – Cartwright School District
Pediatrics- School Services, August 2008 – Sept 2009
Provide therapy services for children ages 3 to 5 in the preschool setting
Development of IEP’s in collaboration with Speech therapists, Physical therapist, teachers and families
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Pediatrics - Outpatient, PICU, Inpatient and Rehabilitation Program, August 2004 to August 2008
Provide therapy services for children ages birth to 21 years
Lead therapist on the Neuro-Rehabilitation team, collaboration during weekly rehabilitation meeting
Southwest Human Development – Phoenix, Arizona
Pediatrics – Early Intervention and School services, October 1998 to August 2004
Arizona Early Intervention Program – State Contracted IPP Project
Initial evaluations and support coordination for children with suspected delays
Development of IFSP in collaboration with families
Provide therapy services for children ages birth to 3 years in the natural environment
Head Start Program - Phoenix 1 District
Development of Individualized Educational Plans in collaboration with families and teachers
Provide treatment to children ages 3-5 in the classroom setting
Side By Side Preschool / 1998-2000
Provide therapy to children in a language/play-based program ages 3-5 years
Evaluate and develop IFSP goals and objectives in collaboration with professional staff and parents
Pediatric Therapy Specialists – Phoenix, Arizona
Pediatrics – Center Based Rehabilitation Services, December 1999 to August 2000
Provide sensory integrative and developmental therapy services for children age birth -12 years
Evaluate and develop treatment plans to promote function in activities of daily living
REM Arizona Rehabilitation Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona
Pediatrics – Home-Based Rehabilitation, August 1999 to July 2000
Therapy Rehabilitation Services Inc. – Scottsdale, Arizona Pediatrics and Geriatrics –
School Based and Geriatric Services, May 1998 to July 2000
License/certifications:
Maryland Occupational Therapy License, through March 2022
Virginia Occupational Therapy Licensure, through August 2020
Neonatal touch and massage certification