Jill Linder

Dr. Jill Linder serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor at Huntington University's Doctoral Program in Occupational Therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joining the faculty in 2021. She teaches neuroscience, pathophysiological influence on occupation, and professional competency while mentoring students as a capstone faculty advisor.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Health Science and Master of Health Science (orthopedic track) from the University of Indianapolis, and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University.

Dr. Linder's research centers on neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation across the lifespan, with specialized expertise in geriatric populations. Her clinical work addresses driving rehabilitation, orthotic fabrication, and neuro-developmental therapy, directly informing her scholarly focus on aging-related mobility and mental health challenges.

Her 2020 publications examine driving confidence determinants in older adults and pandemic-induced mental health impacts, demonstrating her commitment to occupational therapy solutions for elderly populations facing mobility and psychological challenges.

As an active educator, Dr. Linder advises doctoral candidates and serves as capstone mentor, integrating her 15+ years of clinical experience at Parkview Rehab Outpatient Clinic and Turnstone Center into student training.