Occupational Therapy Faculty
You will learn working side-by-side with forward-thinking, nationally recognized, licensed occupational therapists who are considered to be among the leading practitioners in their respective fields. Integrating traditional techniques with emerging trends and research brings an invaluable added dimension to your learning experience.
You'll be exposed to their knowledge of:
- Pediatrics
- Spinal cord injuries
- Strokes
- Head injuries
- Rehabilitation outcomes
- Orthopedics
- Geriatrics
- Neurological treatment
Paula Kramer, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor of Occupational Therapy
Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
p.kramer@usp.edu | 215.596.8767
Dr. Kramer holds a PhD, MS and BS from New York University. She is a recipient of both the A. Jean Ayres Award from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, three service commendations from the AOTA and a service recognition award from both Presbyterian Homes and Services and the American Occupational Therapy Association. She has also received several grants from the PHS foundation to provide programs to enhance wellness in seniors in affordable housing communities. Dr. Kramer has co-authored several textbooks that are widely used in occupational therapy programs across the country. She chaired the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of AOTA for five years and has recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc..
Michelle Cohen, PhD
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
m.cohen@usp.edu | 215.596.8540
Dr. Cohen earned her PhD and MEd from Temple University and her BA from Arcadia University. She is an experimental psychologist, specializing in rehabilitation research, and has published extensively in this area, most notably in the area of spinal cord research.
Roger Ideishi, JD, OT/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
r.ideish@usp.edu | 215.596.8499
Dr. Ideishi holds a JD from Temple University and a BS from the University of Washington. The recipient of the 2004 Homiller Award for Excellence in Teaching, he has directed several community-based, grant-funded service learning projects, focusing on the development of play skills and child health.
Pamalyn Kearney, MS, OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Vice Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
p.kearney@usp.edu | 215.596.8493
Ms. Kearney received an MS and BS from Thomas Jefferson University and is currently pursuing an EdD at Widener University. The 2005 recipient of the Homiller Award for Excellence in Teaching, she has published in the area of evidence-based practice and caregiving with Alzheimer's patients.
Carlos E. Moreno, MS OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
c.moreno@usp.edu | 215.895.1172
Mr. Moreno received an MS from Temple University and a BA from Lincoln University.
Jennifer Pitonyak, MS, OTR/L, SCFES, CIMI
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
j.pitonyak@usp.edu | 215.596.8694
Ms. Pitonyak received an MS from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA from Allegheny College. She holds AOTA Specialty Certification in Feeding, Eating and Swallowing.
Ruth L. Schemm, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor of Occupational Therapy
r.schemm@usp.edu | 215.596.8990
Dr. Schemm earned an EdD and MEd from Temple University and a BS from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a noted scholar in the area of occupational therapy history.