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College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
Lecturer                                                                                           

310-243-2726
alitzinger1@csudh.edu

EDUCATION

2020
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy | ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, Dominguez Hills

2016
Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Development | San Diego State University

BIO

Allison Satkoski, MSOT, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with diverse clinical experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and community-based settings. Her clinical work focuses on neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and functional recovery across the lifespan.

She has experience delivering patient-centered care through in-home services, hospital-based practice, and outpatient rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on safety, independence in daily living, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to her clinical work, Allison has served as Adjunct Faculty at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, Dominguez Hills, supporting fieldwork coordination and student development. She is committed to evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and advancing occupational therapy through education and research.

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Certification #440131
• California Board of Occupational Therapy License #21414
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FeldCare Connects

Occupational Therapist / Independent Contractor (April 2025 – Present)

• Perform in-home evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide training on adaptive equipment and techniques to improve independence

Unlimited Potential

Occupational Therapist (March 2025 – Present)

• Develop interventions for neurological conditions including TBI and CVA

The OCOT – Fountain Valley, CA

Occupational Therapist (September 2024 – Present)

• Provide care for neurological and orthopedic conditions, including stroke and Parkinson’s disease
• Develop and implement patient education and safety programs

EmpowerMe Wellness – Corona, CA

Occupational Therapist (April 2025 – August 2025)

• Supported seniors with home modifications and functional independence
• Supervised COTAs and coordinated patient care services

Providence St. Jude Medical Center – Fullerton, CA

Occupational Therapist (June 2022 – September 2024)

• Led stroke education and safe patient handling training for staff
• Facilitated interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning
• Developed patient and family education programs

Sharp Hospital – Chula Vista, CA

Occupational Therapist (July 2021 – June 2022)

• Provided care across neurological, orthopedic, ICU, and SNF settings
• Delivered staff training on safe patient handling

Scripps Hospital – Chula Vista, CA

Occupational Therapist (November 2020 – December 2021)

• Conducted staff training on body mechanics and patient safety
• Developed treatment plans addressing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs

Functional Integrated Therapeutic Services – San Diego, CA

Occupational Therapist (September 2020 – May 2021)

• Provided pediatric therapy services
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including parents and school staff

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• Therapeutic Exercise for the Shoulder in Spinal Cord Injury (2019)
  Developed evidence-based strengthening and stretching program for wheelchair users
• Relationship Between Quality of Life, Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Functional Performance in Women with Breast Cancer (2019)
  Quantitative correlational study
• The Lived Experience of Women Coping with Breast Cancer: A Photovoice Study (2018–2019)
  Qualitative study; First Place – Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Sciences II

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)
• Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ (Former Vice President)

HONORS & AWARDS

• Transformative Student Organization Award – ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ (2020)
• Fieldwork Recognition Award – ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ (2020)
• First Place – Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Sciences II (Student Research Day 2019)

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

• Delivered Ostomy in Acute Care presentation to occupational therapy team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (2023)
• Led quarterly Stroke 101 education sessions for nursing staff, focusing on stroke rehabilitation, cognitive deficits, and transfer training
• Provided staff training and in-services on safe patient handling, body mechanics, and rehabilitation practices across multiple healthcare settings