Occupational Therapy
The Fillmore County Hospital Occupational Therapy program specializes in in ensuring that our patients receive full rehabilitation in every aspect of their lives. Every individual’s life is made up of occupations—meaningful, everyday activities. These occupations may include roles such as: being an employee, a parent, a spouse, a caretaker, a grandparent, a student, or a child that needs to interact with his/her environment. The Occupational Therapists at Fillmore County Hospital help individuals from every stage of life participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. The Fillmore County Hospital Occupational Therapists strive to offer the most up-to-date services that are backed with clinical research to ensure that our patients will maximize his/her rehabilitation potential.
Services
Our Occupational Therapists provide the following services to meet the needs of our patients improving functional performance and quality of life allowing our patients to live life to their fullest potential.
- Pediatric through Geriatric patients are served at FCH. Age appropriate assessments, interventions and equipment are utilized when working with the range of ages that are serviced.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient services
- Certified in the LSVT BIG program to increase the quality of movement and function for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
- Pediatric services for children through young adults facing social, emotional and physical effects of illness and injury allowing them to participate fully with their environment
- Upper extremity injuries requiring ROM and strengthening
- Splint fabrication and fitting for upper extremities
- Patient and family/caregiver education
- Visual perceptual skills assessment and training
- Home safety evaluations
- Adaptive equipment assessments and recommendations
- Wheelchair evaluations
- Cognitive skills training
- Exercise programs designed to improve range of motion, strength, coordination, and endurance
- Aquatic therapy for strengthening, body awareness, and increased functional mobility
- Pelvic Health Therapy – Learn More
Staff
Heather Probasco, MOT, OTR/L
(402) 759 – 8204 ext 725
Heather earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from College of Saint Mary in 2007 and has been working at FCH ever since. Heather is from the Geneva area and enjoys providing occupational therapy services to the people of Fillmore County. She has special interests in women’s health and pelvic floor therapy. Heather is certified in LSVT-BIG for Parkinson’s disease. In her free time, Heather enjoys riding horses, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her husband and 3 children.
Mikayla Nunez, COTA
(402) 759 – 8204 ext 726
Mikayla has been at FCH since 2023. She earned her degrees in Early Childhood Development and Occupational Therapy Assistant studies in 2018 and 2019 from Central Community College. Mikayla enjoys working with people of all ages and has special interest in pediatrics. She is certified in Interactive Metronome. In her free time, Mikayla enjoys playing recreational sports, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and 2 sons.
Emily Wallman, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS
(402) 759 – 8204 ext. 727
Emily has been at FCH since 2024. She earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Creighton University in 2020. Emily enjoys working in all areas of occupational therapy, and has special interests in pain management, neurorehabilitation, and pediatrics. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, is certified in Interactive Metronome, and is licensed for physical agent modalities, including ultrasound and electrical stimulation. In her free time, Emily enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her husband.
