Emily R Bubel

Emily R. Bubel is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, College of Health Professions. She has over 15 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy, spanning early intervention, skilled nursing facilities, and home care settings.

• Education: OTD from Misericordia University; BSHS and MOT from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Research Interests:

• Occupational balance and role integration
• Doctoral capstone process in occupational therapy education
• Resilience and uncertainty management in clinical populations
• Community programming access for individuals with special needs
• Aging in place strategies

Her clinical background includes five years working with older adults in skilled nursing facilities, followed by community-based adult home care. She emphasizes integrating personal and professional occupations, drawing from her own experiences balancing family life, martial arts, yoga, and teaching.