Erin Murray

Education

B.S. Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Creighton University

Special Certifications and/or Designations

Advanced Occupational Ergonomic Certification; 2020-Present
Occupational Therapist, Licensed State of Massachusetts
OT # 12734; 2018-Present
Approved Provider of Advanced Practice Certification of Physical Agent Modalities, State of California
CA #77-P1; 2015-Present
Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner, Kinesio Taping Association International
CKTP; 2014-Present
Advanced Practice Certification Hand Therapy, State of California
HTC CA Certified; 2006-Present
Advanced Practice Certification Physical Agent Modalities, State of California
PAMs CA Certified; 2006-Present
Occupational Therapist, Licensed State of California.
OT # 7371; 2004-Present
Occupational Therapist Registered, National Board of Occupational Therapy
OT # 1050989; 2001-Present
Occupational Therapist, Licensed State of Rhode Island
OT #: 00844; 2001-2004 

Honors/Awards

8/2020: Selected for a one-year re-appointment on the OTR Certification Examination and Development and Validation Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

5/2020: Nominated for WNEU OT Professor of the Year.

2/2020: Selected as a member of the Item Bank Maintenance Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Gaithersburg, MD.

10/2019: Selected as a member of the Item Bank Validation Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Gaithersburg, MD.

9/2019: Selected to a one-year re-appointment on the OTR Certification Examination Development and Validation Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

5/2019: Nominated for WNEU OT professor of the year.

09/2018: Selected to a one-year re-appointment on the OTR Certification Examination Development and
Validation Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

07/2018: Selected to the Examination Item Development committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Orlando, FL.

09/2017: Selected to a one-year appointment on the OTR Certification Examination Development and Validation Committee for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

04/2017: Selected to the Examination Item Development committee for the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Orlando, FL.

06/2016:  Invited speaker to deliver the invocation for the MSOT West Coast University hooding ceremony

12/2016-1/2017:  Selected to the Practice Analysis committee for the National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Raleigh, NC.

Academic Experience 

Associate Professor, Entry-Level OTD Program
Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts 2018-Present

Associate Professor, Masters of Occupational Therapy/Entry-Level OTD Program
West Coast University, Los Angeles, California 1/2018-5/2018

Assistant Professor, Masters of Occupational Therapy/ Entry-Level OTD Programs 2013-2017
West Coast University, Los Angeles, California

Full-time Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 2010-2012
Grossmont College, El Cajon, California.

Teaching Assistant, Dr. Rene Padilla, PHD, OTR/L, FAOTA 1/2010-5/2010
Critical Analysis of Occupational Therapy Practice (Online)
Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Courses Taught 

Western New England University

West Coast University

Grossmont College

Creighton University

OTD 541: Critical Analysis of Occupational Therapy Practice Lecture; Online Teaching Assistant

Professional Experience

Occupational Therapist, Palomar Health 2004-2018
San Diego, CA

• Responsible for conducting evaluations, treatments, progress reports, and discharge plans
• Responsible for therapist and client schedules
• Fieldwork educator and supervisor
• District float to all facilities and settings (hospitals, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics)

Occupational Therapist, Kent County Hospital 2001-2004
Warwick, RI

• Responsible for conducting evaluations, treatments, progress reports, and discharge plans
• Fieldwork educator and supervisor

Intellectual Contributions

Refereed Papers, Posters, and Presentations

National

• Murray, E., (2020, November). Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): Mentoring benefits. Submitted to The Teaching Professor conference, New Orleans, LA
• Murray, E. (2020, April). Cumulative trauma injuries and occupational therapists: Incorporating ergonomic principles in an OT program. Submission accepted and poster to be presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Boston, MA
• Murray E., (2018, April). Cumulative trauma injuries and occupational therapists: Incorporating Ergonomic Principles in a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
• Murray, E. (2017, April). Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): Mentor and mentee benefits in an MSOT program. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference, Philadelphia, PA
• Murray, E. (2016, April). Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): Mentoring benefits in an MSOT program. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) conference, Chicago, IL

State

• Murray, E., Bessette, D., James, J, Jerry, S., Gifford, K., & Tinio, C. (2020, October). The Effect of      Work-Related Pain in Therapists Utilizing Manual Techniques in an Outpatient Rehab Setting. Accepted at the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy State Conference, Norwood, MA
• Murray, E. (2020, March). The Home Able Program. Accepted at the Connecticut Occupational Therapy   State Conference, Hartford, CT
• Murray, E. (2019, October). Cumulative trauma injuries and OTs: An ergonomics program. Presented at the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy State Conference, Norwood, MA
• Murray, E. (2018, October). EBP and PAMs. Presented at the Occupational Therapy Association of California State Conference, Pasadena, CA
• Murray, E. (2017, October). PAMs and MSOT students: Benefits of Advanced Practice Certification. Presented at the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) State Conference, Sacramento, CA

Non-Refereed Presentations, Posters or Papers

National

• Murray, E. (2016). Are you practicing what you preach? Special focus: Chronic pain ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, December 2016.
• Murray, E. (2011). Are you PAM competent? (Guest Editorial) ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, August 2011.
• Murray, E. (2010). 545 miles: My journey on the Aids Lifecycle (ALC 8). ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, March 2010.

Local

• Murray, E. (2016, September). Occupational Therapy and Fall Prevention. Presented at Kingsley Manor and St. Barnabas Health Fair, Los Angeles, California.

Other

• Murray, E. (2010). PAMs: A survey of perceived confidence, state licensure and continuing education requirements amongst occupational therapists. Omaha, NE, (doctoral thesis).

 

Grants

Murray, E. & Salemi, M. Submitted May, 2020: (Unfunded, $3000): The Home Able program; Internal grant, Western New England University.

Murray, E. Submitted October, 2020. (Pending, $3000). The Bodyviz 3D online anatomy lab. Charles Koch Foundation.

Faculty Development 

Attendance at Academic and Professional Conferences/ Meetings

• October, 25, 2019: Massachusetts State Conference, Norwood, MA
• April 4 2019-April 9, 2019: AOTA National Conference, New Orleans, LA
• April 18, 2018-April 22, 2018: AOTA National Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
• October 19, 2017-October 21, 2017: OT Association of California (OTAC) Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA
• March 29, 2017 – April 2, 2017: AOTA Centennial National Conference, Philadelphia, PA
• October 28, 2016- October 30, 2016: OTAC 40^th Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA
• April 7, 2016- April 9, 2016: AOTA National Conference, Chicago, IL
• April 17, 2015- April 20, 2015: AOTA National Conference, Nashville, TN
• March 14, 2015: Clinical Concepts (KT3), Glendora, CA
• June 14, 2014- June 15, 2014: Fundamentals (KT1) and Advanced (KT2), Santee, CA
• October 16, 2014- October 19, 2014: OTAC Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA
• October 31, 2014: Summit Professional Education: “Hand, Wrist, and Elbow,” San Diego, CA
• April 9, 2014- April 10, 2014: “Facilitating Movement and Improving Function in Adult Hemiplegia” (Jan Davis), Los Angeles, CA

Other Professional Development

• November, 2020: "Tips for Writing an Effective Grant Proposal Workshop". Baystate Health Office of Government and Community Relations.
• October, 2020: “The Rainbow OT: LGBTQIA+ and Occupational Therapy.” WNE COTAD
• October, 2020: “Advancing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Occupational Therapy: Out in OT?” Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD).
• September, 2020: “Arthritis Pain Relief Strategies: Backed by Research.” Arthritis Foundation webinar
• August, 2020: “Action for Inclusion in OT Education: Programmatic Challenges Related to Racism & Discrimination.” Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD).
• May, 2020: “Medicare Telehealth Success During COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Providing Telehealth to Medicare Clients.” AOTA webinar
• June, 2020: “Hmong culture and impact on care.” WNEU live webinar.
• July 1, 2020-December 1, 2020: Advanced Occupational Ergonomic Certification course; Colorado State University online.
• July, 2020: “Educating and empowering children who challenge racism” WNEU live webinar.
• July, 2020: “Value of voices: Interdisciplinary perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Coalition of OT Advocates for Diversity (COTAD).
• April, 2020: WNEU IRB approval “The comparison of topical pain management treatments on pain and Function among community members with chronic musculoskeletal pain.”
• February, 2020: WNEU IRB approval “The effect of work-related pain in occupational therapists utilizing manual techniques in an outpatient rehabilitation setting”
• January, 2020: “Myofascial Release” continuing education course. Jumozy education.
• September, 2020: WNEU IRB approval “The Home Able Program”
• August, 2019: WNEU IRB approval, “The comparison of topical pain management interventions on college-age students with musculoskeletal pain.”
• September, 2018: WNEU IRB approval, “The comparison of college-age students’ grip and pinch strength to normative data and the potential influence of daily activities on the measurements”
• May, 2017 & 2018: Certified Higher Education Professional in Teaching (CHEP) by the National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools (NASASPS)
• January, 2015: Protecting Human Research Participants. The NIH Office of Extramural Research.
• May, 2015: West Coast University IRB Approval, “Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): Mentoring Benefits in a MSOT program.”

Service Activities 

Directed Student Learning 

• 2018-Present: Faculty mentor for 13 OTD students/year, Western New England University
• 2016-2020: Alumni mentor for Erin Stewart, entry-level doctorate student, Creighton University
• 2014- 2018: Fieldwork content mentor 21 MSOT students/year, West Coast University
• 2014- 2018: Faculty mentor 14 MSOT students/year, West Coast University

University Assignments 

Western New England University

• Committee Chair
  • Fall 2020-Present: Appointed chair of the OTD Curriculum Committee
  • Fall 2020-Present: Appointed chair of the COPHS Student and Faculty Ethics Committee
• Committee Member
  • Fall 2020-Present: Member of the “3 + 3 workgroup” to create a health science elective course for pre-OT undergraduates.
  • Summer 2019-Present: Member of the OTD Curriculum Committee
  • Summer 2018-Present: Appointed member Promotion and Tenure Committee
  • Summer 2018-September 2019: Member of OTD Admissions Committee
  • Summer 2018-Present: Member of the COPHS Student and Faculty Ethics Committee
  • Summer 2018-Present: Member of OTD Faculty Search Committee
• Other
  • Fall, 2020-Present: Grant peer reviewer Perkins Collaborative Network
  • Fall, 2020-Present: Volunteer Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • Summer, 2018- Present: Course coordinator and developer of syllabi, signature assignments, rubrics, and evaluative measures for all primary courses, Western New England University

West Coast University

• Committee Chair
  • January 2014- April 2018: Founding faculty advisor MSOT Peer-Assisted Learning Program, West Coast University
• Committee Member
  • August 2016- 2018: Member of Physical Therapy faculty interview and ad hoc hiring committee
  • September 2014 – 2018: Faculty Development and Promotion Council, West Coast University
• Other
  • Spring 2014- Spring, 2018: Course coordinator and developer of syllabi, rubrics, and evaluative measures for all primary courses, West Coast University

Professional Service

• Member
  • 2013- Present: Member of World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
  • 2013-Present: Member Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC).
  • 2008-Present: Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
  • 2001 – Present: Member of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Other Community Service Activities
  • October, 2020-Present: Grant reviewer Department of Education
  • October, 2020: National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) focus group member (‘Micro-credentialing’).
  • June, 2020: Proposal reviewer for the 2020 Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy (MAOT) State Conference.
  • June, 2020: Proposal reviewer for the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
  • June, 2019: Proposal reviewer for the 2019 Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy (MAOT) State Conference.
  • June, 2018: Proposal Reviewer for 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
  • October, 2015, 2016, & 2017: Interprofessional Education Day facilitator (IPE), West Coast University