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Susan Cahill

Lemont,IL

Summary

Leader and creative problem-solver experienced in collaborating with multiple community groups to manage and advance strategic priorities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Evidence-Based Practice

American Occupational Therapy Association
06.2020 - Current
  • Provided strategic leadership and operational strategy for AOTA Evidence-Based Practice and Knowledge Translation activities and products.
  • Streamlined systematic review and practice guidelines development processes and implemented cost-saving measures.
  • Launched AOTA Project ECHO series.
  • Collaborated with cross functional team members to launch AOTA Everyday Evidence podcast series, HOT Evidence infographics, and Ask for OT consumer resources.
  • Assisted in hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting member relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Led stakeholder listening sessions to guide project development.
  • Presented project innovations at national conferences.
  • Served as reviewer and associated editor for practice magazine and peer-reviewed journal.


Program Director

Lewis University
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • Provided leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the initial development of a Master's degree program.
  • Provided ongoing direction and managed day-to-day operations, budget, faculty hiring and evaluation.
  • Led program marketing and social media initiatives.
  • Developed, maintained, and updated accreditation documents.
  • Presented research findings and scholarly projects at national conferences.
  • Published peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters.


Occupational Therapist

MacNeal Hospital
09.1997 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent further injury.
  • Provided care in acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and contracted to school systems.

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Midwestern University
01.2012 - 06.2016
  • Engaged in standards-based curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation efforts.
  • Created instructional materials and activities to illustrate application of core concepts.
  • Championed the use of technology and learning management systems to enhance student learning.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods and research mentor strategies.
  • Served on academic committees and research institutional review board to enhance institutional policies and practices.
  • Served as Associate Director during the phase out of the Doctorate of Health Sciences program.
  • Secured federal funding for an interdisciplinary personnel preparation program.
  • Presented research findings and scholarly projects at national conferences.
  • Published peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters, and a text book.

Clinical Assistant Professor of OT

University Of Illinois, UIC
07.2005 - 07.2012
  • Incorporated simulation-based training scenarios and problem-based learning to enhance practical skills and patient/client safety.
  • Partnered with community organizations to provide students with diverse clinical experiences that broadened their understanding of patient populations and healthcare settings.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and addressing individual student needs.
  • Secured federal funding for an interdisciplinary personnel preparation program.
  • Presented research findings and scholarly projects at national conferences.

Program Supervisor and Occupational Therapist

Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
03.2001 - 07.2006
  • Led multidisciplinary IEP teams to comply with federal mandates and develop innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of students in under-resourced communities.
  • Provided direct and consultative occupational therapy services to special education students aged 3-21.
  • Contributed to school-wide problem solving team to identify strategies and supports to benefits students in general education.
  • Supervised paraprofessionals.

Part-time Occupational Therapist

Bligh Speech Therapy Clinic
06.2000 - 07.2002

Education

Certificate - Educational Research Methodology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
2015

Ph.D. - Education

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
2012

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
2004

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
1997

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Knowledge Translation
  • Evidence Synthesis
  • Project Management
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

Director of Evidence-Based Practice

American Occupational Therapy Association
06.2020 - Current

Program Director

Lewis University
07.2016 - 06.2020

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Midwestern University
01.2012 - 06.2016

Clinical Assistant Professor of OT

University Of Illinois, UIC
07.2005 - 07.2012

Program Supervisor and Occupational Therapist

Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
03.2001 - 07.2006

Part-time Occupational Therapist

Bligh Speech Therapy Clinic
06.2000 - 07.2002

Occupational Therapist

MacNeal Hospital
09.1997 - 06.2020

Certificate - Educational Research Methodology

University of Illinois At Chicago

Ph.D. - Education

University of Illinois At Chicago

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Dominican University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois At Chicago

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