Therapy

Ozark Riverview Manor

Home Town People Caring for Home Town People

Ozark Riverview Manor's Rehabilitation Department offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech/ Language Therapy.

Becky Crocker, P.T., D.P.T., has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1971 in a variety of settings spanning the scope of the physical therapy profession as well as spanning the generations from pediatrics to geriatrics.

After practicing physical therapy for 31 years, Becky returned to Creighton University and obtained the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2002.

Becky is currently a full time instructor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) for Ozarks Technical Community College, Physical Therapist Assistant program in Springfield, MO.

In September 1, 2004, thanks to the flexibility of her schedule, Becky took over the job of directing the Physical Therapy services offered to our residents.

Jo Lynn Thornton, M.S. O.T.R., has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for 30 years after graduating from Boston University in 1975.

Jo Lynn has served in all aspects of her field. She has had a contract with the Missouri Department of Education since 1981 to serve the needs of severely handicapped children. Her work with geriatric and rehabilitation clients started in 1979.

Working with the residents in long-term and residential care facilities is the service Jo Lynn most enjoys. She has been our Occupational Therapist since 1991.

Jo Lynn is married with twins age 23 and 1 grandchild. Originally from Cape Girardeau, MO, she has lived in Springfield since 1978.

Vicki Thrift, M.A., CCC- S.L.P. has been a Speech Pathologist for 22 years. She graduate with her Masters degree from Southwest Missouri State University. During her study she worked as a Speech Therapist in public schools and hospitals.

Vicki worked in head trauma rehabilitation at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center for 6 years. During that time she was the Director of the Speech Pathology and Neurological Rehabilitation department.

About 15 years ago Vicki discovered a love for working with the elderly. She has been working in long term care and residential care settings since then. Her focus is on communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Vicki has written a structured program for Alzheimers units and given numerous presentations to various organizations.

Vicki has been our Speech Therapist for the past 5 years.

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