Nancy Finkelstein Kline
استادیار · Neurological Rehabilitation
SUNY Downstate Medical Centerمعرفی
Dr. Nancy Finkelstein Kline serves as a Part-Time Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at SUNY Downstate Medical Center's School of Health Professions, bringing over 40 years of clinical expertise in acute care, rehabilitation, and home care for individuals with brain injuries and neurological disorders. As Co-Director of the HRSA BRIDGE grant, she advances interprofessional training to improve care for older adults in underserved communities.
Her academic credentials include a PhD in Occupational Therapy from New York University (1997), MA in Education from Washington University (1985), and BS in Occupational Therapy from Boston University (1981). Advanced certifications encompass NDT (1984), LSVT BIG (2015, 2017), and AOTA Gerontology Board Certification (2018-2027).
Dr. Kline's research investigates visual perception and cognition in daily functioning for neurological populations, with emphasis on geriatric applications. Her teaching portfolio spans Cognition and Perception, Neurologic Rehabilitation, and Human Neuroanatomy for occupational therapy students, plus neurology instruction for medical students within Geriatrics & Palliative curricula.
Her publication history demonstrates sustained focus on cognitive assessment tools and neurorehabilitation techniques, evolving from foundational work on visual processing validity (2000) to contemporary textbook contributions and assessment instrument development through multiple editions of Asher's Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools.
Key professional recognitions include:
- AOTA Board Certification in Gerontology (2018-2027)
- LSVT BIG Certification for Parkinson's treatment (through 2028)
Dr. Kline actively shapes her field through editorial service on Disability and Rehabilitation's Review Board and AOTA's Gerontology Standard Setting Committee. Her HRSA BRIDGE grant leadership establishes community-based training frameworks while her NDT and LSVT BIG certifications directly inform clinical practice standards for neurological rehabilitation.
