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Additional Positions
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Degrees
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, 2019
M.O.T., Occupational Therapy, Rockhurst University, 2009
B.A., Psychology, Rockhurst University, 2008
Professional Licensures and Certifications
Occupational Therapist Registered, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2009
Occupational Therapist Licensed Kansas, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, 2009
Occupational Therapist Licensed Missouri, Missouri Division of Professional Registration, 2009
Research
Grady, S. (2022, June). Perceptions of Culturally Effective Care Among BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Populations. Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education. Creighton University.
Grady, S. (2021, June). Visualizing Cultural Effectiveness in Occupational Therapy. Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education. Creighton University.
Grady, S., & Sobetski, E. (2021, June). Development of a DEI Conversations Program within Occupational Therapy. Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education. Creighton University.
Grady, S. (2020, April). A Comparison of Various Fieldwork Experiences on Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Occupational Therapy Students. 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. Boston, MA: American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
Grady, S. J., Brungardt, K., & Doll, J. (2018). The Impact of Classroom Instruction on Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Occupational Therapy Students. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2(2).
Biography
Sierra Grady is a tenured Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Health Science at Rockhurst University.
Her work in the occupational therapy department includes instruction on professional development and foundational skills including screening and evaluation, interviewing, the teaching-learning process, client transfers, and ADL assessment and training. Additionally, she spends time coordinating fieldwork/clinical education and service learning experiences for occupational therapy students.
Dr. Grady's research interests and projects include cultural competency and effectiveness for health professions as well as evidenced-based teaching and learning strategies.