Kelly Dornbier

• OT 612 Interventions for Sensory Functions Applied to Occupational Performance, 4 credits (Spring 2021 – present)
• OT 600 Interventions for Mental Functions Applied to Occupational Performance, 5 credits (Fall 2020 – present)
• OT 543 Movement and Occupational Performance, 6 credits (Summer 2020 - present)
• OT 542 Integration and Fieldwork 2, 3 credits, two sections (Spring 2020 - present)
• OT 504 Occupation and Analysis, 4 credits (Fall 2019-present)

Pediatric development specifically NICU and early intervention/pre-school

Neurological conditions across the lifespan

Interdisciplinary collaboration 

Advocacy for OT to promote better understanding of the role of OT for other disciplines

Behavioral and mental health across the lifespan

Aging in place

Nature-based therapy across the lifespan

Integrating occupation into daily lives for underserved populations (prisons, foster care, etc.)

2020                Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

                        University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

2012                Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

                        Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

2008                Bachelor of Social Work

                        University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Academic:

2021 - Present   Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Department,

            School of Medicine and Health Sciences,

            University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

2017-2021   Instructor, Occupational Therapy Department,

            School of Medicine and Health Sciences,

            University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Practice:

2018-2019       Occupational Therapist, Shriver Therapy, Casper, WY; per diem in out-patient pediatrics

2013-2018       Occupational Therapist, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Center, Casper, WY; per diem in Acute Inpatient rehabilitation.

2013-2017       Occupational Therapist, Child Development Center of Natrona County, Casper, WY; Early Intervention

2012-2013       Occupational Therapist, Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital, Johnstown, CO; Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation.  

2010-2012       Social Work Case Manager, Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital, Johnstown, CO; Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

2008-2010       Social Work Case Manager, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Casper, WY; per diem case manager – Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation.

2008-2010       Social Work Case Manager/Discharge Coordinator, Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, WY; Acute Inpatient Hospital

Membership in Professional Organizations:

• American Occupational Therapy Association (2009-Present)
• Wyoming Occupational Therapy Association (2013-Present) 
• Member - Mentorship Program for Clinical Faculty, University of North Dakota, (2018-2019)

National:

• Appointment as Wyoming Representative to American Occupational Therapy Association, Representative Assembly (September 2022-June 2025). As theWyoming representative for AOTA's Representative Assembly Kelly has assisted with WYOTA conference planning and coordination since 2022.  

Departmental

• Advisor, Student Occupational Therapy Association – Casper Site (2020-present)
• Advisor Year I OT Class Wyoming Site (2018-present)
• Advisor Year II OT Class Wyoming Site (2017-present)
• Advisor Year III OT Class Wyoming Site (2019-present)
• Assessment Committee Member (2017-Present)
• Technology Committee Member (July 2019-Present)
• Student Celabratory Comittee Member (February 2023 - present)