Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP
He / Him / His
Professor
Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Center City
Contact Information
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
- Climate change and its impact on health: a global collaborative learning model
- 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
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