Loriann H elgeson, MOTR/L
Idaho State University, Pocatello Idaho
Adjunct Clinical Faculty – September 2004- present
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Garrison House
Room 308
STOP 8045
Pocatello, ID 83209
helglori@isu.edu
Teaching Responsibilities
PTOT 518 Practicum and PTOT 519 Practicum
Treatment of out-patient clients
Supervision of students in the treatment of clients.
On-going program development
PTOT 526/546 Neurological Function in Occupation/Lab Co-teach
Clinical faculty in Neuro course
Education:
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy – 1992
Tufts University – Boston School of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science – 1990
Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licensure:
ID License # OT 703
Experience:
Portneuf Medical Center Home Health February 2005- present
Treatment of clients in their homes.
Interdisciplinary team meetings and program development
Rewards and Recognition Committee
Safety Committee
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
Occupational Therapist: CVA Coordinator - 1998 to July 2004
Treatment for a full-case load of primarily patients with CVA
My Coordinator Responsibilities Included: Supervision of staff during absence of the department head.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for OT staff and students.
Assigning of new patients to clinicians
assisting with interviewing of potential staff
Participation in Performance Improvement Teams and
Programmatic Team meetings
Occupational Therapist: 1994 – 1998
Treatment of patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Experience in the out-patient clinic. Supervised Level I & II students and volunteers
Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Winchester, VA
Occupational Therapist: 1993- 1994
Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA
Occupational Therapist: 1992-1993
Professional Organizations:
IOTA: 2005- present
AOTA: Member since 1991
NBCOT: Member since conversion from AOTCB (original certificate 1993)
Volunteer Activities:
Holy Spirit Catholic School, Pocatello ID –
Volunteer for school activities, school fundraisers, and chaperone for fieldtrip activities
Gate City Soccer, Pocatello ID -
Team mom for co-ed soccer team 2005- 2007