Pitt Occupational Therapy

Pitt Occupational Therapy The Official page of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy. Ranked 3rd in the country by U.S. News & World Report

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Meet the team from Jeremiah's Place. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/24/2026

Meet the team from Jeremiah's Place. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

Meet the team from UPMC Children's Hospital. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/23/2026

Meet the team from UPMC Children's Hospital. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

Meet the team from Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) Therapeutic Early Autism Program at Western P...
04/22/2026

Meet the team from Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) Therapeutic Early Autism Program at Western Psych. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

We're thrilled to announce celebrate the release of Professor Joanne Baird's new book titled, Immersive Virtual Rehabili...
04/22/2026

We're thrilled to announce celebrate the release of Professor Joanne Baird's new book titled, Immersive Virtual Rehabilitation: A Clinician's Guide.

Virtual reality is transforming the way we do rehabilitation. This book focused on creating a comprehensive, practical guide to help clinicians make it happen.

Whether you're in occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, or speech-language pathology, this book share a lot of helpful and implementable tools including:
✅ An accessible overview of VR technology
✅ A step-by-step how-to for real clinical settings
✅ Guidance across diverse patient populations

This book was co-authored by Joanne Baird alongside Nancy Baker, Tufts University and Megan Kenney, VA Pittsburgh Health System.

You can find the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Taylor & Francis Publishing

Meet the team from Vincentian Home. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/22/2026

Meet the team from Vincentian Home. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

Meet the team from Outreach Therapy. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/21/2026

Meet the team from Outreach Therapy. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

The AOTA INSPIRE 2026 Conference is finally here, and there are multiple ways to connect with our Pitt OT community. 🎤 1...
04/21/2026

The AOTA INSPIRE 2026 Conference is finally here, and there are multiple ways to connect with our Pitt OT community.

🎤 17+ presentations from Pitt OT faculty, students, and alumni throughout the conference. Check our website for the full schedule.
📍 Visit us at Exhibit Booth #653 during Expo Hall hours — we'd love to reconnect and grab a photo with you at the Pitt OT sign!
🤝Alumni Meet-Up — Join us for an informal drop-in on April 23, 5:00–6:30 p.m. at Poppy's Lounge in the Hilton Anaheim.

🏆 Congratulations to our award recipients:
Cara Lekovitch – AOTA Roster of Fellows Award
Ann Marsico – Recognition of Achievement Award
Ketki Raina – Outstanding Mentor Award
Join us to celebrate them in person at the awards ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 4:15–5:15 pm.

⭐ A special shoutout to our students for earning Gold-Level status in AOTA's 2025–2026 Student Membership Circle

So many things to celebrate!
We can't wait to see you in Anaheim! 🕶
https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/

Lauren Terhorst, Professor at Pitt OT, has been selected as a Research Mentor for the American Congress of Rehabilitatio...
04/21/2026

Lauren Terhorst, Professor at Pitt OT, has been selected as a Research Mentor for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Mentoring Program!

The ACRM Mentoring Program is an international, structured initiative connecting rehabilitation professionals with experienced mentors to advance career growth, research development, and leadership in the field.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Terhorst's commitment to mentorship and her ongoing impact to occupational therapy research. Congratulations!

Join us in welcoming Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Rachael Doxtader! 💙💛Originally from Lans...
04/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Rachael Doxtader! 💙💛

Originally from Lansdale, PA, Rachael is most excited to support people in working toward their own definition of a meaningful and fulfilling life and looks forward to building new friendships and professional relationships in the Pitt OTD program!

We’re so proud to have you in the Pitt OT community, Rachael! 👏

Meet the team from Citizen Care. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/18/2026

Meet the team from Citizen Care. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

Welcome Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Taylor StansloskiComing from Canfield, Ohio, Taylor ...
04/17/2026

Welcome Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Taylor Stansloski

Coming from Canfield, Ohio, Taylor is excited to gain the skills and knowledge to help people become more independent and confident in their everyday lives.. Taylor is also looking forward to the hands-on experience and collaborative learning environment at Pitt as well as meeting new people and exploring the city.

We’re thrilled to have you in the program, Taylor! 👏


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Meet the team from Alzheimer's Association. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!
04/17/2026

Meet the team from Alzheimer's Association. Congratulations to our OTD students and their faculty mentor!

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