Julie Alison Dorsey, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS

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Julie Alison Dorsey, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS, FAOTA
2 John Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
[phone], [email protected]

Education

Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy, 2012 Boston University
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, 2003 Ithaca College
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Science, 2001 Ithaca College, cum laude

Professional Information

NBCOT Certification number 1068214
New York State License number 012881-1
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist March 2006-present
Member of American Occupational Therapy Association- member number 4280546
Member of New York State Occupational Therapy Association
Member of International Ergonomics Association, Human Factors and Sustainability
Technical Committee
Member of United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Upstate New York Chapter

Selected Professional Honors, Awards, and Service

Fellow, Roster of Fellows American Occupational Therapy Association for
“Visionary Leadership and Dedicated Service”. Awarded in March 2020.

Recipient, Ithaca College Woman of Distinction Award, March 2020- awarded to
women who exhibit leadership and pave the way for women in their fields of expertise;
serve as role models and mentors and are committed to advancing women; and give back
to the IC community through their time, talent, and resources.

Faculty Trustee, Board of Trustees, Ithaca College, Nominated by Faculty Council
and selected by the Board to serve a 4 year term May 2016- June 2020. Served as
member of Academic and Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement/Campaign, Audit,
and Enrollment & Communications Committees, and Inclusive Excellence ad hoc
committee.

Faculty in Residence, Center for Faculty Excellence, Ithaca College, August 2018-
May 2020- Selected for the 18/19 and 19/20 cohorts to develop the Women’s Mentoring
Network for all faculty and staff that identify as women at Ithaca College. Currently
service as Executive Director of the Women’s Mentoring Network.

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Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Institute, Bryn Mawr College,
July 10-21, 2017- Successfully completed the premiere leadership development
program for women in higher education. Participated in the HERS Luce Program for
Women in STEM Leadership.

American Occupational Therapy Association’s Commission on Practice- Elected
Chair for 4-year term July 2017- June 2021. Oversee the work of the commission and
ensure the work is aligned with societal trends, national and local professional needs, and
AOTA’s mission and strategic priorities. Collaborate with other AOTA commissions and
volunteer groups to meet shared goals to advance the profession.

HSHP Dean’s Award for Excellence and Productivity in Teaching, Scholarship and
Service, May 2017 and May 2015

Faculty Inductee to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, November 2016

Faculty Inductee to Alpha Eta Honor Society, February 2013

Professional Experience

June 2020 Chair and Program Director- Department of Occupational Therapy,
to date Ithaca College
Fulfill all roles and responsibilities for Chair as well as the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) requirements for Program
Director.

2006 to date Associate Professor*- Department of Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College
*Promoted May 2014
Responsible for managing full time teaching load and advising responsibilities.
Additional responsibilities include being active in research and service to the
campus, community, and profession. Courses listed below.

2011-2020 Curriculum Director- Department of Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College
Administrative responsibilities include management of curricular issues and
changes, ensuring accuracy of course catalog, oversight of ACOTE standards,
coordination of assessment process for student learning outcomes, course
scheduling, and collaborating with the Administrative Team to support
departmental and program functions.

Courses Taught (*current courses)

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Courses:
OTBS 44000/ OTMS 54000- Concepts in Adult Occupational Therapy
*OTBS 46500/ OTMS 56500- Research Seminar
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OTBS 45000/ OTMS 55000- Adult Evaluation and Intervention Processes

Undergraduate:
ICIC 12000- Insight: What is truth?
OTBS 10500- Occupations and You
OTBS 21100- OT in Life Skills
*OTBS 30500- Applied Occupations Lab
OTBS 31000- Kinesiology Lab
OTBS 48000- OT in Geriatrics
OTBS 49000- Practicum in Geriatric OT
OTBS 33700- Adult Clinical Practice in Occupational Therapy
OTBS 39901- Special Topics: Conducting a Community Based Needs
Assessment: OT at the Ithaca Free Clinic
OTBS 39901- Community Based Intervention at the Ithaca Free Clinic
OTBS 48100- Capstone in Occupational Therapy
HINT 31200- Healthcare and Culture
HINT 31300- Health Care and Culture: An International Field Experience

Graduate:
*OTMS 50500- Occupational Therapy Theory Lab
*OTMS 67111- Group Research I
*OTMS 67120- Group Research II
OTMS 67200- Individual Thesis I
*OTMS 67300- Individual Thesis II
OTMS 62600- Professional Practice in the Community
OTMS 63100- Consultation, Community, and Alternative Practice
OTMS 59800- Special Topics: Community Based Clinical Practice:
Occupational Therapy at the Ithaca Free Clinic
OTMS 59800- Special Topics: Population Level Ergonomics for Dining
Services Employees

Master’s Thesis Supervision

Thesis Advisor

Cohen, R. (2020). The Role of Occupational Therapy with Chronic Conditions in a Primary Care
Setting.

Kimelstein, J. (2019) Gender as an Occupation: Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy
with the Transgender Population. (presented at AOTA Conference 2019).

Greenspan, S. (2018). Community Reintegration of Student Veterans Post-Deployment.
(presented at AOTA Conference 2019).

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Leeds, S. (2015). The Impact of Perceived Psychosocial Performance Related Symptoms on
College Musicians.

Committee Member

Darby, M. (2020). Understanding the Use of Occupation-Based Services in Acute Care Settings

Langenberg, J. (2012). Occupational Balance: A Time Use Study of Industrial Shift Workers.

McCullough, L. (2011). The Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Intervention within an
Integrative and Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management Program.

Previous Work Experience

2006 to 2016 Consultant, per diem- Empowerment by Design, Ithaca, New York
Provide research and development services for OT-based ergonomics and
wellness consulting firm. Perform office, lab, and industrial ergonomics
evaluations for employees of regional companies.

2003- 2011 Occupational Therapist, per diem- Ithaca, New York
Beechtree Care Center, Cayuga Ridge Extended Care Facility, Cayuga
Medical Center, Kendal at Ithaca, Oak Hill Manor

Fall 2005 Instructor- Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
Course taught: OTBS-33904- Special Topics in OT: Adult Clinic
Supervised and mentored OT students (sophomore through graduate level) in
hands-on clinical course in evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation of
OT services. Educated students and facilitated discussions about relevant
conditions and treatment techniques. Provided outpatient OT services in the
Ithaca College OT clinic for the adult population.

2005-2006 Staff Occupational Therapist- Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, New York
Provided OT services on interdisciplinary acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and
home care setting for adult population with a variety of diagnoses such as
neurological impairments, orthopedic impairments, cognitive impairments,
cardiac conditions, and visual impairments. Developed and implemented
bimonthly new employee orientation training modules focusing on safe patient
handling and ergonomics, as well as monthly training modules focusing on safe
patient handling in the workplace.

2003-2005 Staff Occupational Therapist- Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland,
New York
Provided OT services for adult patient in ICU and Med/Surg, subacute inpatient
rehabilitation, long-term care, and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as school-
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based OT. Performed post-offer/pre-hire functional capacity tests for potential
employees for Schwanns and Cortland Hospital, as well as ergonomics
assessments for Cortland Hospital employees. Developed and implemented the
following programs for patients in the short-term rehabilitation unit; early-
morning interdisciplinary ADL program, weekly cooking groups, and the Home
Safety Initiative.

2003 Program Assistant- Student Accessibility Services, Ithaca College,
Ithaca, New York
Addressed issues regarding ADA compliance on IC campus including: designing
accessible websites, staff/faculty sensitivity training, environmental and
programmatic accessibility, and advocating for students regarding accessibility
and disability issues. Designed accessible website for SAS office, IC accessibility
map and guide, and accessibility signs for campus buildings.

Spring 2003 Ergonomics Project Assistant- Grant Project, Ithaca, New York Participated
in grant research project funded by Tompkins County Workforce NY, a division
of NYS Department of Labor. Conducted workplace environmental and
ergonomic assessments at Borg Warner Morse TEC, Albany International, and
Emerson Power Transmission plants. Assisted in analyzing data and developing
ergonomic and wellness based interventions for employees based on research
findings.

Scholarly Activity

Book Chapters

Dorsey, J., Ehrenfried, H., Finch, D., & Jaegers, L. (2019). Chapter 52: Work. In Schell &
Gillen (Eds). Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy 13th Edition. Pages 779-
804. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Dorsey, J. (2016). Sustainable design in the workplace. In A. Hedge (Ed.),
Ergonomic Workplace Design for Health, Wellness, and Productivity. Boca Raton, FL:
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. Chapter 19, pp. 371-389.

Peer Reviewed Publications

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework:
Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(Suppl. 2),
412410010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S2001 (Authors: Dorsey, J., Boop, C.,
Cahill, S., Gibbs, V., Herr, B., Kearney, K., Lannigan, E., Metzger, L., Synovec, C., &
Winistorfer, W.)

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Dorsey, J. & Hedge, A. (2017). Re-evaluation of a LEED Platinum Building: Occupant
experiences of comfort and health. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment &
Rehabilitation, 57, 31-41. DOI: 10.3233/WOR-172535

Dorsey, J. & Bradshaw, M. (2017). Effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for
lower-extremity musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 71, 7101180030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.023028

Dorsey, J., Kaye, M., Barratt, J.*, Biondi, J*, Habrial, A.*, Lane, A.*, Marinelli, V.*, Paulino,
T.*, & Singletary, A.*. (2016). Using the WEIS-SR to Evaluate Employee
Perceptions of their Work Environments on a College Campus. WORK: A Journal of
Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 54(1), 103-111.
*Graduate IC OT students

Dennis, C., Dorsey, J. & Gitlow, L. (2015). A call for sustainable practice in
occupational therapy. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82(3), 160-168.
DOI: 10.1177/0008417414566925.

Hedge, A., Miller, L., & Dorsey, J. (2014). Occupant comfort and health in green and
conventional university buildings. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment &
Rehabilitation, 49 (3), 363-372. DOI: 10.3233/WOR-141870.

Hedge, A. & Dorsey, J. (2013). Green buildings need good ergonomics. Ergonomics, 53 (3),
492-506. DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2012.718367.

Miller, L., Dorsey, J., & Jacobs, K. (2012, February). The importance of ergonomics to
sustainability throughout a building’s life cycle. WORK: A Journal of
Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 41 (2129-2132). DOI:
10.3233/WOR-2012-0647-2129

Krout, J., Bergman, E. Bianconi, P., Caldwell, K., Dorsey, J., Durnford, S., Erikson, M.,
Lapp, J., Monroe, J., Pogorzala, C., Taves, J. (2010). Intergenerational Service
Learning with Elders: Multidisciplinary Activities and Outcomes. Gerontology
and Geriatric Education, 31 (55-74).
**Received Honorable Mention for Best Article from the Association for
Gerontology in Higher Education, February 2012

Manuscripts Under Preparation

Dorsey, J., Ungco, J., Kimelstein, J.*, Murphy, M.*, Murray, M.*, O’Hagen, S.*, Pasternak,
M.*, Pirnie, S.*, Spellerberg, K.*, Son, E.*, Wagner, A.*, Weisinger, J.*. (under
preparation). Investigation of an educational workshop on occupational therapy students’
knowledge, comfort, and attitudes towards working with the transgender population.
*Graduate IC OT students
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Kimelstein, J.* & Dorsey, J. (under preparation) Gender as Occupation: Occupational therapy’s
distinct role with the transgender population. * IC OT alum

Additional Publications

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Home office ergonomics tips.
https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Manage/Home-Office-
Ergonomics-Tips.pdf (Author: Dorsey, J.)

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2017). Occupational therapy services in
facilitating work participation and performance. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy, 71(Suppl. 2). doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.716S05 (Authors: Dorsey, J., Ehrenfried,
H., Finch, D., & Jaegers, L.)

*Bowers, M., *Koller, M., Dorsey, J., Ehrenfried, H., Finch, D., & Jaegers, L. (2017). Work and
Industry Practice Area: Historical Events and Milestones. Timeline developed for OT
Centennial Website. http://www.otcentennial.org/article/work-industry-events-and-
milestones-in-this-occupational-therapy-practice-area
*Graduate IC OT students

Dorsey, J. (2017). Farewell from the WISIS Chairperson. Work & Industry Special Interest
Section Quarterly, August 2017, 2(3), 27.

Dorsey, J. & Bradshaw, M. (2016). What is the evidence for the effectiveness of OT
interventions for individuals with non-surgical LE MSD (hip and knee osteoarthritis and
hip or knee pain and/or weakness)? [Critically Appraised Topic]. Bethesda, MD:
American Occupational Therapy Association.

Dorsey, J. & Bradshaw, M. (2016). What is the evidence for the effectiveness of OT
interventions for individuals with hip fracture? [Critically Appraised Topic]. Bethesda,
MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Bradshaw, M. & Dorsey, J. (2016). What is the evidence for the effectiveness of OT
interventions for individuals with hip and knee replacements)? [Critically Appraised
Topic]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Bradshaw, M. & Dorsey, J. (2016). What is the evidence for the effectiveness of OT
interventions for individuals with lower extremity amputations or limb loss? [Critically
Appraised Topic]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Dorsey, J. & Mahoney, W. (2015). The Role of Occupational Therapy in Facilitating
Employment of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Fact Sheet. Bethesda, MD:
American Occupational Therapy Association.
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Jaegers, L., Finch, D., Dorsey, J. & Ehrenfried, H. (2015, March). Supporting OT
Practice in Work & Industry: Hot Topics. Work & Industry Special Interest Section
Quarterly, 29 (1), 1-4.

Dorsey, J. (2015, March). Meet the new committee. Work & Industry Special Interest Section
Quarterly, 29 (1), 1.

Dorsey, J., Hedge, A., & Miller, L. (2014). From the editors. WORK: A Journal of
Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 49 (3), 345-346.

Dorsey, J. (2014, December). Letter from the new chairperson. Work & Industry Special Interest
Section Quarterly, 28 (4), 1-2.

Dorsey, J. and Miller, L. (2013, August 26). Green ergonomics: Occupational therapy’s
role in the sustainability movement. OT Practice (18), 15, 9-14.

Miller, L. and Dorsey, J. (2013, December). Improving the occupant work and health
experience in green buildings. Work & Industry Special Interest Section Quarterly, 27(4),
1-4.

Dorsey, J., Kaskutas, V., Fick, F., & Gerg, M. (2012). Occupational Therapy Services in Work
Rehabilitation Fact Sheet. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Fick, F., Dorsey, J., Gerg, M., & Kaskutas, M. (2012). Occupational Therapy Practitioners and
Ergonomics Fact Sheet. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Gerg, M., Raptosh, D., Dorsey, J., Fick, F., & Kaskutas, V. (2012). Functional Capacity
Evaluation Fact Sheet. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Kaskutas, V., Gerg, M., Fick, F., & Dorsey, J. (2012). Transitional Return to Work Programs
Fact Sheet. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Guest Editor

Invited co-guest editor of special issue of WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and
Rehabilitation (IOS Press) special issue on Green Ergonomics, (2014, November), 49 (3).

Grant Experience

Spring 2019 Ithaca Public Education Initiative Teacher Grant, Community
Partner with Caroline Elementary School, “Sensory Pathways:
Journeys to Self-Regulation”, $1500.00
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Served as a community partner to support the kindergarten/1st grade
teachers and school OT with installing a sensory pathway into the primary
wing hallway.

Spring 2018 President’s Seed Grant Recipient, “Advancing Mid-Career Women’s
Leadership at Ithaca College”, $7300.00
Grant coordinator for interdisciplinary group of 10 mid-career faculty
women at Ithaca College. Funding was used to bring experts to campus to
host a tailored workshop on April 28, 2018 for 14 women titled “Mid-
career Support and Development through Mentorship”.

Spring 2007- Evaluation of Service Learning Activities in Gerontology,
Fall 2009 Faculty participant
This grant was part of a subcontract from The Foundation for
Long-Term Care (FLTC) aimed at developing service learning
activities that involve students working with older adults in the
community on projects of mutual interest. This research project
involved collecting data to evaluate the impact of service learning
activities on both students and elders.

Summer 2008 Ithaca College Gerontology Institute, Curriculum
Development Project “Occupations and You Service Learning
Project”, $1000.00
Analyzed data collected during spring 2008 service learning project.

Summer 2007 Ithaca College Gerontology Institute, Curriculum
Development Project “Service Learning and Aging”, $1000.00
Developed service learning project that involves older adults that
were embedded within an existing occupational therapy course

Media Interviews and Mentions

Briefings Magazine, October 2020: The Pain of Remote Work.
https://www.kornferry.com/insights/articles/the-pain-of-remote-work

Boston Globe, May 14, 2020: Employees lament the ergonomic office furniture they left behind.
Included a link to tip sheet developed by Dorsey (2020) for AOTA for use during
COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/14/nation/employees-mourn-ergonomic-office-
furniture-they-left-behind/?event=event12

My Fitness Pal Blog, April 21, 2020: 6 Quick Body Boosts to Instantly Ease Tension.
Interviewed by a health reporter to provide stretches that can be completed while working
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from home during COVID-19 pandemic. https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-quick-body-
boosts-to-instantly-ease-tension/

Patch.com, July 2020: How to Avoid Body Aches and Pains While Working at Home:
https://patch.com/us/across-america/how-avoid-body-aches-pains-while-working-home

Creakyjoints.com, May- October 2020: Interviewed for 6 separate stories to include on this
website that provides support, education, advocacy, and research for people with arthritis.

May 28, 2020- 10 Random Household Items You Can Use for Hard-to-Open Things with
Arthritis: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/how-to-open-difficult-household-
items-with-arthritis/

June 15, 2020- Working from Home with Arthritis: 5 Important Tips for Less Pain:
https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/working-from-home-with-arthritis/

June 30, 2020- 10 Ways Socks Can be the Best Arthritis Home Remedy You Never
Thought about Using: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/socks-home-remedy-
arthritis-pain/

July 24, 2020- 10 Household Items You Can Make Into Ice Packs for Arthritis Pain:
https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/household-items-that-become-ice-packs-
arthritis/

October 26, 2020- How to Text and Type with Less Pain When You Have Arthritis:
https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/text-type-less-pain-arthritis/

November 20, 2020- Navigating Stairs with Arthritis Knee Pain: 6 Tips to Make it Easier
and Safer: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/stairs-with-arthritis-knee-pain/

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Dorsey, J., Kimelstein, J., Ungco, J., Murray, E.*, Murphy, M*., O’Hagen, S.*, Pasternak, M.*,
Pirnie, S.*, Son, E.*, Spellerberg, K.*, Wagner, A.*, & Weisinger, J.* (2020, March).
Impact of a Transgender Healthcare Educational Program on OT Students: Implications
for Curricula & Practice. Short Course at the meeting of the American Occupational
Therapy Association, Boston, MA, March 2020. (conference canceled)
*Graduate IC OT students

Dorsey, J., Cahill. S., Synovec, C., Gibbs, V., Metzger, L., Lannigan, E., Davis, C., Owens, A.,
Miller, J., & Rives, K. (2020, March). Supporting and Advancing Practice through the
use of AOTA’s Official Documents. Short Course at the meeting of the American
Occupational Therapy Association, Boston, MA, March 2020. (conference canceled)
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