Dr.Roger Ideishi
(he/him)
Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences
Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences
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- Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation SciencesHealth, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences
- George Washington University, Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite T100, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
ABOUT
Roger Ideishi is the Program Director of Occupational Therapy and a Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He has a Juris Doctor in Law from Temple University and Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Washington. His clinical experience spans children through adults primarily in neurological rehabilitation and community engagement for people with developmental disabilities. He has been a Visiting Professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University's Occupational Therapy Department in Japan since 2016. He is a faculty facilitator for the Children's National Hospital Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) training program.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Program Director, OT ProgramGeorge Washington University, Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Science, Washington, DC, United States1 Dec 2019
- ProfessorGeorge Washington University, Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences, Washington, DC, United States1 Dec 2019
- Faculty MentorChildren's National Hospital, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disabilities (LEND), Washington, DC, United States1 Sep 2024
- Program Director, OT ProgramTemple University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, USA1 Jul 2014 - 14 Dec 2019
- ProfessorTemple University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, USA1 Jul 2018 - 14 Dec 2019
- Associate ProfessorTemple University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Aug 2013 - 30 Jun 2018
- Interim ChairSt. Joseph University/University of the Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Apr 2013 - 30 Jun 2013
- Associate Professor (tenured)St. Joseph University/University of the Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Jul 2007 - 30 Jun 2013
- Acting ChairSt. Joseph University/University of the Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Jul 1999 - 30 Jun 2000
- Vice ChairSt. Joseph University/University of the Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Jul 1998 - 30 Jun 2004
- Assistant ProfessorSt. Joseph University/University of the Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Jul 1997 - 30 Jun 2007
- Adjunct Clinical InstructorThomas Jefferson University, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States24 Aug 1993 - 16 Dec 1995
- Adjunct Clinical InstructorColumbia University, Occupational Therapy, New York, NY, United States23 Aug 1988 - 18 May 1990
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Occupational TherapistProgressive Pediatric Therapy Associates, Early Intervention, Richboro, PA, United States1 Mar 1999 - 30 Jun 2001
- Occupational TherapistTherapy West, Sensory Integration Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States10 Sep 1996 - 28 Jun 1997
- Program CoordinatorDaniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Inglewood, CA, United States5 Mar 1996 - 27 Jun 1997
- Occupational Therapist (per diem)University Orthopedics Associates, Rehabilitation Services, Haddonfield, NJ, United States7 Jun 1994 - 9 Dec 1995
- Occupational Therapist (per diem)Visiting Nurses Association, Home care, Philadelphia, PA, United States7 Jun 1994 - 16 Dec 1995
- Occupational Therapist (per diem)Austill Rehabilitation Services, Home Care - children and adults, Exton, PA, United States1 Mar 1994 - 1 Dec 1995
- Home modification specialist (per diem)Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging, Housing, Philadelphia, PA, United States1 Mar 1994 - 16 Dec 1995
- Occupational Therapist (per diem)Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States30 Aug 1994 - 16 Dec 1995
- OT Clinical SupervisorMoss Rehabilitation Hospital, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States7 Apr 1992 - 28 Aug 1994
- OT Clinical CoordinatorNovaCare, Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA, United States28 Sep 1991 - 28 Mar 1992
- Occupational TherapistColumbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Occupational Therapy, New York City, NY, United States3 Mar 1987 - 31 Aug 1991
- Occupational TherapistSt. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center, Occupational Therapy, Albuquerque, NM, United States5 Aug 1986 - 3 Feb 1987
- Occupational TherapistIntermountain Healthcare, Oakland, CA, United States2 Apr 1985 - 26 Jul 1986
DEGREES
- Juris Doctor, LawTemple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States28 Aug 1990 - 14 May 1994
- Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States14 Sep 1982 - 15 Dec 1984
CERTIFICATIONS
- OT LicenseDistrict of Columbia Department of Health, Washington, DC, United States2 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2027#OT0100001830
- OT LicenseCommonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, USA1 Aug 1991 - 30 Jun 2027#OC002819L
- OT Board CertifiedNational Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists1 Mar 1985#AA538157
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
SCHOOL
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 4 Quality Education
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities