Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson, OTD, OTR, serves as an Instructor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), College of Rehabilitative Sciences, San Marcos campus. She transitioned to this full-time role in 2018 after initial service as a guest lecturer and contributing faculty member.

Her educational background includes:

• Post-Professional OTD from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Dr. Wilson's research focuses on Adult Rehabilitation with specialized expertise in upper extremity orthopedic conditions, lymphedema management, and telehealth applications. Drawing from 16 years of clinical practice in San Diego upper extremity rehabilitation clinics, her work bridges evidence-based orthopedic interventions with innovative telehealth delivery models to expand patient access.

Professional affiliations:

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• California Occupational Fieldwork Council (CAOTFC)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

As Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, she oversees clinical placements across acute care, outpatient, home health, pediatric, and skilled nursing settings. Her international volunteer work includes rehabilitation services in Nicaragua and domestic community health initiatives.