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Lisa Sakemiller, OTD

Lisa Sakemiller, OTD

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Year started at UF: 2014
Contact Information
Office Location: Residence Hall- Morey Hall Room 107
Telephone: 419-434-5515
Credentials
B.S.B.A., , Bowling Green State University, 1990
M.O.T., Occupational Therapy, University of Toledo, 1995
OTD, Occupational Therapy - PPOTD, Thomas Jefferson University, 2019
  • ​​Academic Credentials:

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Thomas Jefferson University
    Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Toledo
    Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Bowling Green State University


    Dr. Sakemiller has been an occupational therapy practitioner since 1996 and an educator of occupational therapy since 2014. In 2019, she obtained her post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree from Thomas Jefferson University, including a Teaching in the Digital Age Advanced Practice Certificate. She obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1996 following a BS in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in 1990. Her varied clinical experience includes work with both the pediatric as well as the adult population for multiple orthopedic as well as neurological diagnoses. She has supervisory as well as program development experience in hospital-based and school-based settings. She has certifications in NDT/Bobath treatment and NBCOT. She is an AOTA and OOTA member and Pi Theta Epsilon Chapter Advisor. She is a licensed practitioner in the state of Ohio.

  • Professional Presentations:

    • Sakemiller, L., Eppley, C., Stover, C., & Herr, R. (2024, March). Role of OT in the Postsecondary Transition Process for College Students with High-Incidence Disabilities. National AOTA Conference, Orlando, FL.
    • Sakemiller, L., Koenig, O., Pilkington, J., Tippie, M., Weir, L. & Kleman, S. (2024, March). Assessing the Relationship of Instructional Strategies, GPA and Learning Style on Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Performance. National AOTA Conference, Orlando, FL.
    • Sakemiller, L., Prusnek, L., & Herr, R. (2024, March). Advancing Practice-Based Research in OT: Addressing Barriers & Fostering Collaboration. National AOTA Conference, Orlando, FL.
    • McLaughlin, M., Sakemiller, L., & Weir, L. (2024, March). Workplace Wellness: OT's Role in Ergonomics. National AOTA Conference, Orlando, FL.
    • Pitt, M. & Sakemiller, L. (2024, February). Enhancing life experiences through adulthood with flexibility & universal design. Wilkin Chair series presentation. The University of Findlay.
    • Case, C., Horman, E., & Sakemiller, L. (2023, October). Effects of physical activity on academic development in preschool-aged children. State OOTA Conference, Toledo, OH.
    • Johnson, L. & Sakemiller, L. (2023, October). Coaching caregivers on creating an occupation-centered environment that supports early childhood development. State MiOTA Conference, Mackinac Island, MI
    • Herr, R., Sakemiller, L., Prusnek, L., & Klausing, T. (2023, April). Bridging the gap between OT practitioners and educators: A collaborative approach to contribute to evidence-based practice. National AOTA Conference, Kansas City, MO.
    • Johnson, L. & Sakemiller, L. (2023, April). Tech Lab 201A: Practical solutions for assistive technology assessment & intervention planning for school-based occupational therapy practitioners. National AOTA Conference, Kansas City, MO.
    • Johnson, L. & Sakemiller, L. (2022, September). Practical solutions for assistive technology assessment & intervention planning for school-based occupational therapy practitioners. State OOTA Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
    • Sakemiller, L., Langhals, S., & Peatee, A. (2022, September). Post-secondary transition dilemma. State OOTA Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
    • Sakemiller, L., Bradley, E., & Moran, K. (2022, September). Caregiver and Teacher Expectations for Kindergarten Readiness. State OOTA Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
    • Sakemiller, L. & Toth-Cohen, S. (2022, April). Standardized patient encounter: An innovative curricular design to enhance fieldwork readiness. National AOTA Conference, San Antonio, TX.
    • Sakemiller, L., Herr, R., & Griffiths, T. (2019, April). Educating Future Occupational Therapy Critical Thinkers: Implementation and Outcomes of an Innovative Curricular Design.
    • George, D. & Sakemiller, L. (2017, March). An interdisciplinary learning experience: Home adaptive equipment activity. Excel at Teaching Symposium. University of Findlay.

    • Pierce, D., Barth, K., Osborne, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., Toland, A. (2016, September). Group Based Transition Services to Adolescents in the Schools. KOTA Annual Conference. Glasgow, KY.

    • Pierce, D., Barth, K., Gooch, K., Osborne, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., Toland, A. (2016, April). Transition Service to Secondary Students: Evidence, Assessment, Group Based Intervention, and Meeting Key Challenges. Workshop. National AOTA Conference. Chicago, IL.

    • Pierce, D., Barth, K., Gooch, K., Miller, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., Toland, A. (2015, April). Getting Started in Transitions Services for Adolescents with High Incidence Disabilities. Short Course. National AOTA Conference. Nashville, TN.

    • Pierce, D., Barth, K., Gooch, K., Osborne, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., Toland, A. (2014, October). Getting Started in Transitions Services for Adolescents with High Incidence Disabilities. State OOTA Conference. Mason, OH.
     
    Professional service & activities:

    • UF OT & Hancock County Library collaboration, May 2023 – present
    • BGSU IPE for School-Based Practice, April 2023- present
    • Hancock County Family and Children First's Summer Lunch Program, July 2023
    • Health Professions Camp, June 2023, 2024
    • Workplace Wellness Presentation, Hancock County Public Health Department, Findlay, OH (January 2023)
    • Capstone Cite Mentor for OTD capstone student (January – April 2023)
    • BGSU Firelands Clark Inclusive Scholars Program – Level I Fieldwork Educator (October 2022)
    • BGSU Summer Residential Program – Assessment of Firelands students (May 2022)
    • Graduate Curriculum Committee, Chair, August 2021 - present
    • Graduate Curriculum Committee, COHP Rep, August 2019 -  present; vice-chair August 2020 – July 2021
    • Graduate Council Committee, COHP Rep, August 2021 - present
    • Occupational Therapy Journal of Research Peer Reviewer, August 2021 & October 2021
    • Journal of Occupational Therapy Education Peer Reviewer, December 2020 & November 2021
    • The American Occupational Therapy Association –  Annual Conference – Abstract Reviewer, July 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
    • Occupational Therapy Department Curriculum Committee, co-chair, September 2019 - present
    • Shriner's Event Committee, August 2018 – present; committee chair October 2021-October 2022 & October 2019 – October 2020​
    • Undergraduate Council Committee Alternate, COHP Rep, August 2019 – May 2020
    • Teaching Partners Mentor, August 2019 – May 2020
    • Excel at Teaching Committee, COHP Rep, August 2017 – August 2023
    • Evening with a Leader in Occupational Therapy Convocations Committee, Co-chair, OT Department, August 2017 - present




    Professional memberships, licenses and certifications:
     

    • Credentialed in Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)

    • Teaching in the Digital Age Advanced Practice Certificate, Thomas Jefferson University

    • Chapter Advisor, Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society

    • Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

    • Member, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association

    • NDT/Bobath Certification, November 1998

    • NBCOT Certification​

    • Ohio Occupational Therapy License
    • National Child Passenger Safety Certified Technician

    • CarFit trained and certified​


  • Peer Reviewed Publications:

    • Pierce, D., Spence, A., Sakemiller, L., & Roberts, C. (2021). School-based transition readiness services for adolescents with disabilities. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 14 (2), 207-224. DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2020.1835601

    • Sakemiller, L. M., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2020). Standardized patient encounter: An innovative curricular design to enhance fieldwork readiness. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 4 (4). Retrieved from https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol4/iss4/15

    • Pierce, D., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., & LoBianco, T.  (2020). Effectiveness of transition readiness interventions by school-based occupational therapy personnel. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 40, 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1539449219850129

    • Sakemiller, L., Spence, A., & Pierce, D. (2017).  Case example 3-1: Caleb. In J. Hinojosa, P. Kramer, and C. Royeen (Eds.), Perspectives on human occupation: Theories underlying practice (2nd ed., pp. 53-60). F. A. Davis Company.

    • Sakemiller, L. & Bell, A. (2017). Critically appraised paper for “Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on daily living skills in children with high-functioning autism and concurrent anxiety disorder", Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 41, 257-265. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project.

    • Sakemiller, L. & Nelson, D. (1998). Eliciting functional extension in prone through the use of a game, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52(2), 150-157.