Karissa Rogers, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Phone: 402-559-6415
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Professional Summary

Karissa Rogers, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist in the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She has experience in acute care, early-intervention and school-based services. Karissa enjoys working in the pediatric population and empowering children, their caregivers and support staff to achieve their goals. Karissa's special interests include pediatric feeding, sensory processing and self-regulation skills. In her current role, Karissa provides school-based therapy for students in Omaha Public Schools.

Specialty Certifications

• Child Life Yoga Institute Instructor Certified
• National Board Certification, Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Education

• Post-Professional OTD, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 2021
• BA, Psychology, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 2013

Special Interests & Projects

• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Feeding and mealtime participation
• Sensory processing

Professional Affiliations

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (NOTA)