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Biography
Brittany DiSalvo, OTD, OTR/L is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Clarkson University with over 10 years of clinical experience working in multiple clinical settings. Most of DiSalvo’s clinical practice is grounded with the older adult population with the first half of her career spent in skilled nursing facilities, including two travel therapy contracts that brought her to Texas and the southern tier of New York. DiSalvo completed her doctorate degree from Chatham University in 2020 with her research focused on exploring effective stress management strategies for first year occupational therapy students. In addition to her academic work, DiSalvo continues her clinical practice in the local community in an inpatient hospital and outpatient setting. DiSalvo recently obtained her Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion certification in 2022 through the American Institute of Balance allowing her to offer services to a wider range of individuals among the lifespan. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
Education Background
- Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Chatham University
- Master of Science, Masters Degree, Keuka College
- Bachelor of Occupational Science, Bachelors Degree, Keuka College
Courses Taught
- OT 563: Adult Conditions I
- OT 567: Adult Conditions II
- OT 533: Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy
- OT 553: Cognition and Occupational Performance
- OT 595: Professional Seminar B: Interprofessional Practice and Emerging Practice
Research Interests
- Adult rehabilitation and acute care
- Geriatrics
- Outpatient
- Vestibular and Concussion
Clinical Practice
- Head OT for 5 years in a skilled nursing facility
- Travel OT in skilled nursing facilities and long term care settings
- Hospital based Inpatient and outpatient clinics
- Acute Care, Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation