Joanne Marie Knego-Ehrman

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EDUCATION: B.S., Occupational Therapy, Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky, 1999.

EXPERIENCE: April 2010 – Present: Neuro Restorative – Louisville, KY

Evaluation and treatment of adults with traumatic brain injuries in home and outpatient settings.

September 2008 – April 2010: Caretenders Home Health Agency - Louisville, KY

Provide home health services and assessments for adult and geriatric population with a variety of diagnoses including pulmonary and neurological conditions.

April 2005 – September 2008: Christian Care Communities/Stepping Stones – Louisville, KY

Evaluation and development of individualized treatment plans for clients with acquired traumatic brain injury in home, community, and workplace settings to maximize independence in self care, home management, community integration, and productive life roles.

December 2004 – March 2005: SpectraCare – PRN Louisville, KY

Home health care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients with physical injuries and secondary psycho-social complications to include evaluation, treatment, and discharge. PRN

October 2003 – April 2005: St. Joseph’s Children’s Home - Louisville, KY

Evaluation and treatment for pediatric and adolescent clients with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Developmental Delays, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Multidisciplinary approach with Sensory Integration emphasis.

Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Certified

May 2001 - October 2003: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation/Easter Seals - Louisville, KY

Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of pediatric clients with multiple diagnoses. Emphasis on Sensory Integration in rehabilitation and home settings through KY First Steps program.

November 1999 - May 2001: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Rehabilitation Dept - St. Louis, MO

Assessment/treatment for in-patient rehabilitation of spinal cord and orthopedic injuries.

Feb 2000- - November 1999: United Methodist Metro Ministry - St. Louis, MO

Functional performance assessments, treatment plans, and therapeutic group sessions for residents of 24-bed shelter for women with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.

July 1999 - February 2000: Special Children Incorporated - Belleville, IL

Treatment emphasizing self-care and use of adaptive equipment for children ages three to twenty-one with profound developmental delays. Treatment of children through the IL First step program.

CLINICAL

EDUCATION: Level I -II Field Work (1998-99)

Louisville Easter Seals Center - Louisville, KY

Treatment with Sensory Integration emphasis in pediatric rehabilitation and home settings.

Rosewood Health Care - Bowling Green, KY

Geriatric long term care rehabilitation setting.

Tenbroeck Psychiatric Hospital - Louisville, KY

Treatment of clients with a variety of diagnoses including schizophrenic disorders, depression, and substance abuse in Geriatric and Psychiatric settings.

Tri-County Hospital - LaGrange, KY

Treatment of patients with CVA/hemiplegia, brain and orthopedic injuries in long -term care and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Jefferson County Public Schools - Louisville, KY

Treatment of students with variety of diagnoses to improve learning in school environment with emphasis on sensory integration.