Jessica Martinez
About Jessica Martinez
Jessica Martinez is the Lead of Rehabilitation Therapies at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a strong background in clinical care management and has played a key role in the implementation of rehabilitation-specific documentation within the EMR system.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Jessica Martinez is currently serving as the Lead of Rehabilitation Therapies at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this role, she oversees rehabilitation programs and coordinates interdisciplinary teams focused on areas such as brain injury and driving rehabilitation. She has played a significant role in the implementation and optimization of rehabilitation-specific documentation within the EMR system at Scripps Health, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
Experience at Sharp Healthcare
Jessica Martinez worked at Sharp Healthcare as an Occupational Therapist from 1992 to 1995. During these three years, she developed foundational skills in occupational therapy and clinical care management. This experience in San Diego, California, laid the groundwork for her extensive career in rehabilitation therapies.
Educational Background
Jessica Martinez has a robust educational background in health care and rehabilitation. She earned a Master of Science in Health Care Informatics from the University of San Diego from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University, attending from 1989 to 1991. She also completed an Associate of Arts degree from Palomar College between 1986 and 1991.
Expertise in Rehabilitation Therapies
With over 30 years of experience, Jessica Martinez has an extensive background in rehabilitation therapies. Her expertise includes clinical care management within an outpatient rehabilitation setting and leading interdisciplinary teams. She has been particularly focused on brain injury and driving rehabilitation. Additionally, she is involved in the education and training of staff on EMR systems and the documentation specific to rehabilitation.
Implementation of EMR Systems
Jessica Martinez has made significant contributions to the implementation and optimization of rehabilitation-specific documentation within the EMR system at Scripps Health. Her work has been instrumental in improving the documentation processes, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient care in the rehabilitation departments.