Occupational Therapy Assistant Faculty
Dr. Patti CalkOTD, M.Ed., LOTR
Department Head
Program Director
Assistant Professor
Caldwell 111
318-342-5581
calk@ulm.edu
OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate): Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
M.Ed.: Administration and Supervision – Instructional Technology – University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.S.: Occupational Therapy – University of Louisiana at Monroe
A.S.: Occupational Therapy Assistant - Northeast Louisiana University
Primary teaching areas: Introduction, foundation techniques courses, Therapeutic Media Pathology and Kinesiology
Primary area(s) of expertise/interest: Neurodevelopmental treatment; Pediatric and Early Intervention treatment; and Orthopedic treatment of shoulder conditions
Faculty member since 1992
Dr. Carolyn MurphyOTD, MA, LOTR
Fieldwork Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Caldwell 111
318-342-1639
cmurphy@ulm.edu
OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate): Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
M.A.: Gerontology, University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.S.: Occupational Therapy – University of Louisiana at Monroe
Primary teaching areas: Foundation techniques courses, Physical Disabilities theory and practice
Primary area(s) of expertise/interest: OT with the elderly, Neurological Treatment - CVA, TBI ; Rehab; Pediatrics in the School System
Faculty member since 1998
Penny JonesM.Ed., LOTR
Assistant Professor
Caldwell 111
318-342-1638
pjones@ulm.edu
M.Ed.: Counseling - University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.S.: Occupational Therapy – University of Louisiana at Monroe
Primary teaching areas: Techniques, Theory and practice courses; Pediatric theory and practice.
Primary area(s) of expertise/interest: Pediatrics with an emphasis in outpatient treatment, NICU and Early Intervention; Functional Capacity Evaluation; Treatment of orthopedic shoulder conditions.
Faculty member since 2000