Katie Jordan, OTD, OTR/L

Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

Room: CHP 133
Phone: (323) 442-2031
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Biography

Katie Jordan received dual bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts and in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. She worked as a pilates and dance instructor for several years while pursing her Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree at the University of Southern California. After obtaining her OTD, Dr. Jordan became the Director of the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice. She utilized her skills as a Lifestyle Redesign® specialist with clients in the Weight Management program and in Executive Health. She was also on the faculty team that designed and implemented the LifeAdvisor training program for the Four Season’s Westlake Resort Hotel, and has taught the Lifestyle Redesign® Pathway course in the Division's professional program. In 2008, Dr. Jordan left USC to relocate to Austin, Texas, where she was the lead therapist at a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. Upon her return to USC in 2009, she became the Associate Chair of OT Clinical Service in the Division, and the Director of OT and Speech Therapy services at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. Drawing upon her leadership experience in acute rehabilitation and Lifestyle Redesign®, Dr. Jordan is working diligently to integrate, support, and expand all clinical occupational therapy services on the USC campuses.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
2004

Master of Arts (MA) in Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
2003

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
UC - Irvine
1999

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Arts
UC - Irvine
1999

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine
1999