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

310-243-2726
Liz@paulytherapy.com

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 2016

Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 2015

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 2014
Cum Laude, Bachelor’s to Master’s Program

BIO

Dr. Elizabeth Pauly, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, is an occupational therapist and assistive technology professional with extensive experience in pediatric and adult practice, sensory integration, hippotherapy, and assistive technology program development. She is the founder of Pauly Therapy, Inc., where she provides occupational therapy and assistive technology consultation services across home and community settings through medical and regional center models.

Dr. Pauly has held leadership roles in pediatric therapy clinics and nonprofit organizations, developing assistive technology programs, mentoring fieldwork students and doctoral residents, and implementing innovative service delivery models including telehealth. Her expertise includes sensory integration, adaptive equipment, wheelchair mobility, augmentative communication, and inclusive community participation. She is deeply committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, volunteer engagement, and expanding access to therapeutic services.

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

• NBCOT Certification #349734

• California Occupational Therapy License #15756

• RESNA Board Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)

• SIPT Certified Therapist #4898

• PATH Intl. Registered Therapist

• American Hippotherapy Certification Board Certified Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pauly Therapy, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA

Occupational Therapist, ATP, Business Owner (6/2021–Present)

• Provide occupational therapy and assistive technology services in home and community settings

• Serve adult and pediatric populations through medical and regional center models

Manes for Movement – Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Occupational Therapist, ATP, Volunteer Coordinator, Administrator (2/2021–Present)

• Established nonprofit OT program integrating hippotherapy and ground-based interventions

• Coordinate 100+ volunteers

• Manage billing, intake, scheduling, social media

• Developed fieldwork student program

• Provide horse training and care

Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy – Torrance, CA

Occupational Therapy Team Lead & ATP (7/2018–4/2021)

• Developed clinic’s first assistive technology program

• Built telehealth program completing 2,000+ visits during COVID-19

• Mentored Level I fieldwork students

• Led and supported team of 9 occupational therapists

Kids Institute for Development and Advancement (KiDA) – Irvine, CA

Senior Occupational Therapist & AT Specialist (9/2016–6/2018)

• Developed clinic’s first assistive technology program

• Mentored new therapists, doctoral residents, and fieldwork students

• Coordinated and maintained fieldwork contracts

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Resident (9/2015–8/2016)

• Focus: Sensory Integration, Assistive Technology, Playground Development

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

• Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)

• Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

• American Hippotherapy Association

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

• Guest Speaker, University of Southern California (2020): Telehealth evaluation and treatment for pediatric OT fieldwork students

• Guest Speaker/Consultant, Autism Society of Los Angeles (2017): Autism education training in collaboration with Los Angeles Police Department Mental Health Unit

• Guest Speaker, Stanbridge University (2016): Assistive technology case study presentation during Grand Rounds