Creighton University Department of Occupational Therapy

11/12/2025

💙 Living the Mission Beyond the Classroom
We’re incredibly proud of Creighton OT alum, Blake Ziegler, who is helping lead transformative community programs like the OCC Running Crew at the Omaha Correctional Center.
Through mentorship, movement, and community, this initiative empowers incarcerated men to rediscover purpose and connection, a true reflection of Creighton’s Jesuit values of cura personalis and men and women for and with others.

11/12/2025

Join us at Creighton University in Omaha as an Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in our nationally ranked Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program!
📍 Teach across our hybrid campuses (Omaha • Anchorage • Denver • Phoenix)
🎓 Elevate your scholarship, mentor future leaders in OT, and make a difference in a university rooted in service and Jesuit values.
👉 Know someone passionate about orthopedics, upper extremity/hand therapy, and physical agent modalities? Tag them here!
🔗 Apply now

A new Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Tenure Track - Omaha job is available in Ohama, Nebraska. Check it out on OT JobLink.

11/10/2025

Neuroanatomy + treats = a sweet way to test CN IX! 😋🧠 Students practiced screening the 12 cranial nerves last week and found a creative (and tasty) way to reinforce learning.

10/31/2025

10/23/2025

One of our very own!

10/18/2025

Occupational Therapy and Creighton represented in a BIG way at the 2025 Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Conference - through poster presentations, lead workshops, and facilitated networking sessions - as key contributors on the interdisciplinary care team!

All three presenters are proud Creighton OTD graduates (Colleen Spellman ‘02, Brooke Murtaugh ‘04, & Becky Kinnison ‘09)— now giving back to the profession at the national level!

Their leadership showcases the impact of occupational therapy in advancing neurologic practice, education, and collaboration across disciplines.

These OT leaders are shaping the future of care and demonstrating the strength of Creighton Occupational Therapy from classroom to clinical innovation!

10/16/2025

Congratulations to OT faculty Dr. Lou Jensen and interprofessional colleagues Shelley Ashcroft, Antoine Bailliard, and Vanessa D. Jewel on this impactful publication advancing psychosocial care in breast cancer treatment!

10/14/2025

Congratulations to our Pediatric OT Fellow, Katelin Kearney on her publicaton in the October issue of OT practice!

10/10/2025

This weekend, Stephen Center hosted an incredible "Creighton Wellness Day"! We were proud to welcome an amazing team from Creighton Med, Creighton OT/PT, Creighton Dental, Creighton Paramedics, and OneWorld.

The impact really speaks for itself: 45 individuals received dental care, 12 children received wellness services, 15 adults were served by the Med, OT, and PT teams, 10 referrals were made to OneWorld and 9 outside referrals were provided.

Thank you Creighton and One World for coming together to support our clients with compassion and care!

https://stephencenter.org

10/06/2025

Read the article in OT Practice!

https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2025/practical-information-stories-for-those-with-student-loan-debt

10/03/2025

Last Friday, Creighton OT students were part of another CarFit event. It’s powerful to see how small changes make a big difference. Participants are amazed to learn how a few simple adjustments—like seat height, mirror angles, or steering wheel positioning—can improve both comfort and safety behind the wheel. Even better? Many leave excited to share what they’ve learned with friends and family, extending the impact far beyond the event.

This program reflects what makes Creighton Occupational Therapy unique:
🔹Offer the opportunity for students to become CarFit Certified Technicians
🔹 Connecting students with community partners to provide valuable services for older adults.
🔹 Giving students hands-on opportunities to apply OT principles in real-world contexts.
🔹 Building partnerships that support safer, more independent living for our aging population.
We are grateful for our incredible CarFit partners:

Laura Haddan Raastad, DRM Wellness; Brian Pfeifer, Adapt Home Services; Amy Robbins, Clare Senior Advisors

Shout-out to our amazing Creighton OT student volunteers—you make events like this such a great experience! A special thank you to Libby from Connect 55+ for helping us coordinate this opportunity.

We’re already looking forward to our Spring and Summer 2026 CarFit events. Together, we’re helping older adults stay safe, independent, and confident on the road.