Jennifer de la Rosa, MOT, OTR/L, BCP

Position Occupational Therapist & Program Manager, Cerebral Palsy Center of Excellence

About Me

About Me

Jennie de la Rosa, MOT, OTR/L, BCP is a pediatric occupational therapist and Program Manager for the Cerebral Palsy Center of Excellence. She is passionate about improving function, accessibility and overall quality of life for children in their natural environments. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff therapist & supervisor in school-based, early intervention, outpatient and inpatient settings. Jennie is actively involved in research focused on early detection of cerebral palsy and has presented at local and national conferences. She strives to improve access to quality healthcare services for children, especially those living in underserved communities.

Location

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

355 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    2011 – 2014

    Chicago State University, Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

    2005 – 2009

    University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Awards

  • 2022 Elmhurst University Fieldwork Educator of the Year

Affiliations

  • American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)
  • National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Certificates & Licenses

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist
    Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP)
    American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • Certified Fieldwork Educator
    American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • Illinois Early Intervention Evaluator - Occupational Therapy
    Provider Connections