Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
He / Him / His
Professor
Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Center City
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Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
He / Him / His
Professor
Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Center City
Education
PhD, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
MS, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Recent Publications
- Understanding the changing health care needs of individuals aging with spinal cord injury
- Importance of interprofessional education in occupational therapy curricula
- Building International Sustainable Partnerships in Occupational Therapy: A Case Study
- Reliability and validity of the capabilities of upper extremity test (CUE-T) in subjects with chronic spinal cord injury
- Culturally responsive care in occupational therapy: An entry-level educational model embedded in service-learning
Certifications
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
Professional Societies
- Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapy
- Member, American Public Health Association
- Member, American Spinal Injury Association
- Member, Alpha Eta Society
Research & Clinical Interests
- Environmental supports and barriers to participation in meaningful occupations for individuals experiencing chronic health conditions
- Occupational justice
- Interprofessional education/practice and collaboration
- Merging of design, participation, and health
- Facilitating refugee resettlement, health, and participation in meaningful daily occupation
Awards & Honors
- James B. Erdmann PhD Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
- Alpha Eta Honor Society, 2006, Member
- Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Roster of Fellows (FAOTA), 2000, Seattle, WA
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, Master Clinician Award, 1996, Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Region Fieldwork Consortium, Leadership in Clinical Education Award, 1996, Philadelphia, PA
- Master Clinician Award, Thomas Jefferson University, 1991, Philadelphia, PA