Lead Learning and Simulation Developer, Occupational Therapy

• Feb 2023 - Present

•Develop and implement project plans to produce computer-based simulations and interactive patient videos that meet the needs of learners in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education programs•Create evidence-informed learning assessments that promote critical thinking, professional reasoning, and skill development•Recruit and collaborate with subject matter experts to develop content and design interactive simulations•Consult with college and university faculty to promote effective curriculum integration•Design, manage, and lead the Supervision Services fieldwork education program for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students and the Guided Observation program for prospective occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students Show less

Learning and Simulation Developer, Occupational Therapy

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

Assistant Professor

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

• Developed and managed courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats• Served as department content expert on program accreditation, professional organizations, occupational therapy certification and licensure, fieldwork education, and educational technology• Evaluated student assignments and examinations and provided constructive feedback to facilitate further development of knowledge, skills, and behaviors• Engaged in scholarly activities and presented at local, regional, national, and international conferences• Ensured courses met the standards of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Show less

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2021

• Managed the fieldwork education program and ensured adherence with the standards of the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and state and federal regulations for clinical education• Collaborated with students, fieldwork educators, program faculty, and university administration to ensure that the fieldwork program effectively prepared students for entry-level occupational therapy practice• Coordinated over 400 fieldwork placements for Master of Occupational Therapy students each academic year with over 350 fieldwork partner sites• Monitored student performance and skill development and collaborated with students and fieldwork educators to develop learning and professional development plans to address performance concerns• Gathered and analyzed data on student fieldwork performance for continuous quality improvement• Represented the department at various workshops, meetings, conferences, and fieldwork site visits Show less

Instructor

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2020

• Developed and managed courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats• Evaluated student assignments and examinations and provided constructive feedback to facilitate further development of knowledge, skills, and behaviors• Engaged in scholarly activities and presented at local, regional, national, and international conferences• Mentored Graduate Teaching Assistants on course design, syllabus design, course activity and lecture planning, assessment development, and grading• Managed department social media sites and alumni engagement• Ensured courses met the standards of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2013

• Managed the occupational therapy program at the Labre Center, a transitional housing program for individuals with a history of housing insecurity and severe and persistent mental illness • Developed individual plans of care that included functional skill assessment, skilled occupational therapy intervention, and discharge planning • Provided occupational therapy services in individual and group settings to increase clients’ independence in a variety of areas, including self-care, communication, money management, safety awareness, home management, medication management, and community integration in order to increase independence and decrease recidivism • Collaborated with community resources to support client independence, community integration, and goal achievement • Partnered with local universities and colleges to provide educational experiences for occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, and social work students Show less

Occupational Therapy Coordinator

• Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

• Managed occupational therapy team by distributing evaluations, coordinating caseloads, and matching students from occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education programs with occupational therapist fieldwork educators• Assisted with implementing the Occupational Therapy Tech program to increase the productivity and effectiveness of the occupational therapy program• Trained new occupational therapy staff and provided orientation to organizational policies and procedures • Organized and facilitated departmental meetings, in-services, and events• Communicated team concerns and comments with administration Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

• Organized and conducted a medically-prescribed therapy program to restore and adapt functional skills in activities of daily living for patients recovering from brain injuries• Developed individual plans of care including functional skill assessment, skilled occupational therapy intervention, and discharge planning• Provided occupational therapy services in the clinic, in patients' homes, and in the community to increase patients' independence in a variety of areas, including self-care and basic activities of daily living, safety awareness, home management, medication management, money management, community re-integration, return to school and work, and return to driving.• Collaborated with an interprofessional team that included occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, rehabilitation technicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians Show less