Graduate & Continuing Studies

Coalt, Heather

Faculty & Staff

Heather Coalt

Heather Coalt

MOT Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
207 Montgomery Hall
Phone Number
740-826-8477
E-mail:
hcoalt@muskingum.edu
Research Interests
- Education available to occupational therapy practitioners who are transitioning into the role of an occupational therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
- Historical perspective of leadership in occupational therapy
- Community-based fieldwork
Education
University of Utah- Post Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
University of Findlay- MS in Occupational Therapy
University of Findlay- BS with Emphasis in Occupational Therapy
Muskingum Area Technical College- AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bio

Dr. Coalt joined the faculty in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program in January 2023 as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC). She has been in the occupational therapy profession for 20+ years. Dr. Coalt was the AFWC at The University of Findlay in entry-level MOT and OTD programs where she served for 11 years. It is in this role she has fostered the professional growth of hundreds of students as they transitioned into professional practice.


Prior to teaching Dr. Coalt was employed by Mayo Clinic (Rochester) and Riverside Methodist Hospital where she practiced as an occupational therapist in the areas of acute care, trauma, dysphagia, and inpatient rehabilitation. It is these areas she is most passionate about and strives to share her excitement and knowledge with students to best prepare them for fieldwork and future practice.

 

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