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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 | ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, 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 ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, 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), CSUDH (Former Vice President)

HONORS & AWARDS

• Transformative Student Organization Award – CSUDH (2020)
• Fieldwork Recognition Award – CSUDH (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