Melissa Gett

Melissa Gett is an Assistant Professor at Chatham University's College of Health Sciences, focusing on clinical and research areas in occupational therapy.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (2019) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (1997) from Utica College of Syracuse University

Research interests include

• Animal-assisted intervention
• Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation
• Interprofessional education
• Health literacy in client interactions
• Evidence-based practice
• Biomechanics for orthopedic rehabilitation
• Neurologic interventions

Professional affiliations include membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA), Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals, and American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). She is also certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) since 1998.