Whitney Lucas Molitor

Dr. Whitney Lucas Molitor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Dakota, where she also serves as Program Director for the Bachelor of Public Health program. Her clinical expertise spans adult physical rehabilitation and gerontology, with board certification in the latter field.

Dr. Molitor's research focuses on therapeutic interventions in occupational therapy, public health initiatives, and geriatric care. She investigates innovative approaches to rehabilitation and health promotion across diverse populations.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on occupational therapy methodologies, health interventions, and educational approaches. Recent work examines therapeutic applications of occupations and linguistic development in higher education.

• Wall of Fame Editors Award, American Occupational Therapy Association (2021)

Dr. Molitor contributes to professional practice as an editor for the Special Interest Section Quarterly Practice Connections, focusing on productive aging.