Jess Ko

Jess Ko is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently working at Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation since August 2022, focusing on evaluations and interventions to enhance patients' independence in daily activities. Previous experience includes serving as an Occupational Therapist at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis, where Jess developed treatment plans in acute rehabilitation, and as a Fieldwork II Intern at both North Kansas City Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, gaining insights into outpatient and acute care settings respectively. Additionally, an internship at SIL Columbia involved providing durable medical equipment to clients, and earlier roles in customer service and safety as a Facility Frontline and Lifeguard contributed to strong communication and interpersonal skills. Jess holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Health Services from the University of Missouri-Columbia.