Erik Perez

Erik Perez is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, TX campus. He joined the institution in 2019 as core faculty and holds dual credentials as an occupational therapist and educator. Dr. Perez is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Dr. Perez earned his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, TX, followed by a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in Education from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

His research focuses on Interprofessional Education and Collaboration, Executive Functioning, and Mental Health in Pediatric Populations. He has extensive clinical experience working with children in outpatient, home health, early intervention, and school-based settings.

He has been recognized for his clinical excellence with the 2015 Clinical Excellence Award from South Texas College. His professional contributions include presentations on promoting participation in childhood occupations and advancing occupational therapy practices across multidisciplinary teams.

In his academic role, he combines 14 years of clinical expertise with educational innovation, emphasizing fieldwork education and interprofessional collaboration strategies. No specific grants or student advising records are explicitly documented in the provided information.