Jessica Walton

Jessica Walton serves as Associate Clinical Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, and Assistant Program Director in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England's Westbrook College of Health Professions, leveraging 20 years of clinical occupational therapy expertise in her academic roles.

Her research and practice specializations focus on gerontology, dementia care, healthcare management, adult physical rehabilitation, chronic illness management, and pulmonary rehabilitation—stemming from prior experience as a lead occupational therapist and clinical supervisor in home health settings. These interdisciplinary interests bridge clinical practice with academic training through hands-on fieldwork coordination.

As Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Professor Walton directs student clinical placements across healthcare environments, ensuring comprehensive experiential learning while integrating her specialty areas into occupational therapy education frameworks.