Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP

He / Him / His

Professor
Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Center City

Stephen B. Kern

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Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP

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

Certifications

  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
  • Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate

Professional Societies

  • Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapy
  • Member, Society for the Study of Occupation-USA
  • Member, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers
  • Member, National Academies of Practice: Occupational Therapy
  • Member, American Public Health Association

Research & Clinical Interests

  • Development of a Non-Language Based Assessment of IADL skills
  • 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

  • AOTA Emerging & Innovative Practice Award, 2023
  • Distinguished Practitioner Fellow, National Academies of Practice, (FNAP), 2021
  • James B. Erdmann PhD Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
  • Ernest W. Johnson Excellence in Writing Award, Association of Academic Physiatrist, American Journal of Physical Medicine   and Rehabilitation, 2012
  • 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