Christine Daeschner, OTD, OTR/L

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Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice
412-365-1196
Eastside - 259

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Joined Chatham: 2023

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Daeschner graduated from Gannon University, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. She received her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University. She worked for over 20 year in the field in various settings, including acute care, subacute care, home health care, and home modification. She served as adjunct faculty for 13 years in the Chatham University occupational therapy master’s program, entry level, and post professional doctoral program. She has presented locally and state wide regarding leadership and advocacy and is involved in the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Daeschner is married and has three children. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and cooking.

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Evidence-based practice, aging in place, home modifications, advocacy, leadership, and underserved populations.

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and cooking.

EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, 2022
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Gannon University, 2001
  • Bachelor of Science, Gannon University, 2000
ORGANIZATIONS
  • Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
CERTIFICATIONS
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (Initial certification 2001)
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
  • Daeschner, C., Gaydosh, T., Koster, R. (September 2022). Occupational Therapy and Home Modification, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Daeschner, C., Allen M, Brim, B., Giorno, D., Lavery, N., Makadon- Malone, D. (October 2021). Pennsylvania Legislation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C. (May 2021). Legislation and Advocacy, Duquesne University (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C., (May 2021). Legislation and Advocacy, Temple University (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C., Allen M, Brim B, Giorno D, Lavery N, Makadon- Malone, D. (October 2020). Pennsylvania Legislation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C., Giorno D. (April 2020). Virtual Advocacy Day 2020, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C., Beiber D, Fantuzzo, M. (January 2020). PDGM/PDPM Town Talk, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (Virtual).
  • Daeschner, C., Herc TA. (October 2019). Take A Dynamic Approach to Home Health OT, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, King of Prussia, PA.
  • Daeschner, C. (October 2019). POTA  Legislative, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, King of Prussia, PA.
  • Daeschner, C., Allen, M., Stuck, J. (October 2019) What’s Happening in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, King of Prussia, PA.
  • Wilson, S., Beiber D, Fantuzzo M, Daeschner C. (October 2019). CMS Presentation. Panelist: Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, King of Prussia.
  • Daeschner, C. Legislation and Advocacy. Virtual Presentation at: Thomas Jefferson University, September, 2019.
  • Daeschner, C., Dickson K, Herc, T.A. (October 2018). Urgent: Redefining OTs Role in Health Care. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Daeschner, C. Occupation: What Interventions Do We Target to Promote Aging in Place. Oral Presentation at:  OccupationalTherapy.com, February 2018.
  • Daeschner, C., Herc, T.A. (October 2017). Validate Your Services: Home Health Assessments, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, College Park, PA.
  • Daeschner, C., Herc, T.A. (October 2016). Home Health OT, Now What Do I Do?. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Austill, B., Huber,L., Daeschner, C. (October 2012). POTA Student Conclave Panel Discuss.  Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference,  Lancaster, PA.